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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.35, 44,927.23 and 18,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.35, 44,927.23 and 18,215.54 is: 25,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.35 : 44,927.23 = 18,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.35/44,927.23 = 18,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.35x = 44,927.23 × 18,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.35x = 818,373,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,373,865.20/32,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.69

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