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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.65, 44,928.18 and 18,214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.65, 44,928.18 and 18,214.29 is: 25,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.65 : 44,928.18 = 18,214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.65/44,928.18 = 18,214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.65x = 44,928.18 × 18,214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.65x = 818,334,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,334,899.69/32,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.04

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