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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.96, 44,927.86 and 18,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.96, 44,927.86 and 18,215.34 is: 25,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.96 : 44,927.86 = 18,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.96/44,927.86 = 18,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.96x = 44,927.86 × 18,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.96x = 818,376,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,376,245.37/32,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.98

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