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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.80, 44,926.45 and 18,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.80, 44,926.45 and 18,214.98 is: 25,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.80 : 44,926.45 = 18,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.80/44,926.45 = 18,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.80x = 44,926.45 × 18,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.80x = 818,334,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,334,174.21/32,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.90

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