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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.54, 44,991.20 and 18,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.54, 44,991.20 and 18,454.08 is: 25,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.54 : 44,991.20 = 18,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.54/44,991.20 = 18,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.54x = 44,991.20 × 18,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.54x = 830,271,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,271,204.10/32,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.24

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