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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.72, 44,933.80 and 18,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.72, 44,933.80 and 18,410.26 is: 25,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.72 : 44,933.80 = 18,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.72/44,933.80 = 18,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.72x = 44,933.80 × 18,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.72x = 827,242,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,242,940.79/32,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,408.50

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