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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.56, 44,933.58 and 18,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.56, 44,933.58 and 18,413.28 is: 25,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.56 : 44,933.58 = 18,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.56/44,933.58 = 18,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.56x = 44,933.58 × 18,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.56x = 827,374,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,374,589.94/32,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.33

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