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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.59, 44,926.28 and 18,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.59, 44,926.28 and 18,407.13 is: 25,402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.59 : 44,926.28 = 18,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.59/44,926.28 = 18,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.59x = 44,926.28 × 18,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.59x = 826,963,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,963,876.38/32,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.37

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