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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.69, 44,924.93 and 18,213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.69, 44,924.93 and 18,213.04 is: 25,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.69 : 44,924.93 = 18,213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.69/44,924.93 = 18,213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.69x = 44,924.93 × 18,213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.69x = 818,219,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,219,547.09/32,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.46

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