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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.67, 44,930.79 and 18,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.67, 44,930.79 and 18,218.52 is: 25,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.67 : 44,930.79 = 18,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.67/44,930.79 = 18,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.67x = 44,930.79 × 18,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.67x = 818,572,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,572,496.23/32,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.46

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