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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.56, 44,930.98 and 18,218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.56, 44,930.98 and 18,218.42 is: 25,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.56 : 44,930.98 = 18,218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.56/44,930.98 = 18,218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.56x = 44,930.98 × 18,218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.56x = 818,571,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,571,380.02/32,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.51

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