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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.71, 44,925.60 and 18,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.71, 44,925.60 and 18,408.25 is: 25,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.71 : 44,925.60 = 18,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.71/44,925.60 = 18,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.71x = 44,925.60 × 18,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.71x = 827,001,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,001,676.20/32,555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.66

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