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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.23, 44,924.59 and 18,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.23, 44,924.59 and 18,407.58 is: 25,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.23 : 44,924.59 = 18,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.23/44,924.59 = 18,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.23x = 44,924.59 × 18,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.23x = 826,952,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,952,984.39/32,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.32

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