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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.54, 44,924.77 and 18,408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.54, 44,924.77 and 18,408.50 is: 25,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.54 : 44,924.77 = 18,408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.54/44,924.77 = 18,408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.54x = 44,924.77 × 18,408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.54x = 826,997,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,997,628.55/32,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,404.23

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