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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.98, 44,923.41 and 18,409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.98, 44,923.41 and 18,409.14 is: 25,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.98 : 44,923.41 = 18,409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.98/44,923.41 = 18,409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.98x = 44,923.41 × 18,409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.98x = 827,001,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,001,343.97/32,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.22

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