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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.31, 44,926.41 and 18,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.31, 44,926.41 and 18,408.25 is: 25,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.31 : 44,926.41 = 18,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.31/44,926.41 = 18,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.31x = 44,926.41 × 18,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.31x = 827,016,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,016,586.88/32,555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.43

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