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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.44, 45,123.36 and 18,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.44, 45,123.36 and 18,544.28 is: 25,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.44 : 45,123.36 = 18,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.44/45,123.36 = 18,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.44x = 45,123.36 × 18,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.44x = 836,780,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,780,222.38/32,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.96

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