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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.96, 44,922.35 and 18,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.96, 44,922.35 and 18,211.34 is: 25,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.96 : 44,922.35 = 18,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.96/44,922.35 = 18,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.96x = 44,922.35 × 18,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.96x = 818,095,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,095,873.78/32,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.46

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