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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.65, 44,930.94 and 18,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.65, 44,930.94 and 18,216.29 is: 25,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.65 : 44,930.94 = 18,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.65/44,930.94 = 18,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.65x = 44,930.94 × 18,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.65x = 818,475,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,475,033.01/32,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.80

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