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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.84, 44,923.86 and 18,405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.84, 44,923.86 and 18,405.38 is: 25,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.84 : 44,923.86 = 18,405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.84/44,923.86 = 18,405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.84x = 44,923.86 × 18,405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.84x = 826,840,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,840,489.75/32,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,399.95

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