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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.19, 44,941.77 and 18,418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.19, 44,941.77 and 18,418.59 is: 25,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.19 : 44,941.77 = 18,418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.19/44,941.77 = 18,418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.19x = 44,941.77 × 18,418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.19x = 827,764,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,764,035.50/32,561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,421.80

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