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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.69, 44,935.22 and 18,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.69, 44,935.22 and 18,414.34 is: 25,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.69 : 44,935.22 = 18,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.69/44,935.22 = 18,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.69x = 44,935.22 × 18,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.69x = 827,452,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,452,102.31/32,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,414.17

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