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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.59, 44,931.44 and 18,217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.59, 44,931.44 and 18,217.93 is: 25,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.59 : 44,931.44 = 18,217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.59/44,931.44 = 18,217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.59x = 44,931.44 × 18,217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.59x = 818,557,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,557,828.72/32,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.53

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