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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.22, 44,930.34 and 18,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.22, 44,930.34 and 18,407.76 is: 25,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.22 : 44,930.34 = 18,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.22/44,930.34 = 18,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.22x = 44,930.34 × 18,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.22x = 827,066,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,066,915.44/32,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.05

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