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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.59, 44,927.66 and 18,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.59, 44,927.66 and 18,408.13 is: 25,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.59 : 44,927.66 = 18,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.59/44,927.66 = 18,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.59x = 44,927.66 × 18,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.59x = 827,034,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,034,205.88/32,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.75

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