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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.80, 44,922.96 and 18,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.80, 44,922.96 and 18,406.56 is: 25,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.80 : 44,922.96 = 18,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.80/44,922.96 = 18,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.80x = 44,922.96 × 18,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.80x = 826,877,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,877,158.62/32,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.11

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