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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,556.96, 44,926.48 and 18,214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,556.96, 44,926.48 and 18,214.34 is: 25,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,556.96 : 44,926.48 = 18,214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,556.96/44,926.48 = 18,214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,556.96x = 44,926.48 × 18,214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,556.96x = 818,306,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,306,181.72/32,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.60

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