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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,559.62, 44,932.29 and 18,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,559.62, 44,932.29 and 18,219.62 is: 25,143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,559.62 : 44,932.29 = 18,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,559.62/44,932.29 = 18,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,559.62x = 44,932.29 × 18,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,559.62x = 818,649,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,649,249.53/32,559.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.08

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