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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.56, 44,931.39 and 18,217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.56, 44,931.39 and 18,217.89 is: 25,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.56 : 44,931.39 = 18,217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.56/44,931.39 = 18,217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.56x = 44,931.39 × 18,217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.56x = 818,555,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,555,120.57/32,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.47

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