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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.04, 44,926.86 and 18,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.04, 44,926.86 and 18,410.04 is: 25,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.04 : 44,926.86 = 18,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.04/44,926.86 = 18,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.04x = 44,926.86 × 18,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.04x = 827,105,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,105,289.67/32,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.37

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