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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.21, 44,926.82 and 18,214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.21, 44,926.82 and 18,214.59 is: 25,134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.21 : 44,926.82 = 18,214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.21/44,926.82 = 18,214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.21x = 44,926.82 × 18,214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.21x = 818,323,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,323,606.30/32,557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.94

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