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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.54, 44,926.15 and 18,409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.54, 44,926.15 and 18,409.50 is: 25,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.54 : 44,926.15 = 18,409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.54/44,926.15 = 18,409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.54x = 44,926.15 × 18,409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.54x = 827,067,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,067,958.43/32,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.61

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