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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.91, 44,927.52 and 18,213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.91, 44,927.52 and 18,213.88 is: 25,136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.91 : 44,927.52 = 18,213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.91/44,927.52 = 18,213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.91x = 44,927.52 × 18,213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.91x = 818,304,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,304,570.30/32,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,136.14

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