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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.38, 44,929.20 and 18,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.38, 44,929.20 and 18,215.04 is: 25,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.38 : 44,929.20 = 18,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.38/44,929.20 = 18,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.38x = 44,929.20 × 18,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.38x = 818,387,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,387,175.17/32,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.08

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