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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.91, 44,531.51 and 18,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.91, 44,531.51 and 18,655.54 is: 25,746.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.91 : 44,531.51 = 18,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.91/44,531.51 = 18,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.91x = 44,531.51 × 18,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.91x = 830,759,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,759,161.46/32,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.47

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