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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.96, 44,925.10 and 18,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.96, 44,925.10 and 18,213.34 is: 25,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.96 : 44,925.10 = 18,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.96/44,925.10 = 18,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.96x = 44,925.10 × 18,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.96x = 818,236,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,236,120.83/32,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.22

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