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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.72, 44,931.04 and 18,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.72, 44,931.04 and 18,408.26 is: 25,405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.72 : 44,931.04 = 18,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.72/44,931.04 = 18,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.72x = 44,931.04 × 18,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.72x = 827,102,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,102,266.39/32,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.74

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