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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.76, 44,916.72 and 18,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.76, 44,916.72 and 18,403.52 is: 25,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.76 : 44,916.72 = 18,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.76/44,916.72 = 18,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.76x = 44,916.72 × 18,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.76x = 826,625,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,625,754.85/32,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.64

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