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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.04, 44,924.08 and 18,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.04, 44,924.08 and 18,408 is: 25,403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.04 : 44,924.08 = 18,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.04/44,924.08 = 18,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.04x = 44,924.08 × 18,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.04x = 826,962,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,962,464.64/32,553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.54

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