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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.28, 44,933.85 and 18,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.28, 44,933.85 and 18,414.09 is: 25,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.28 : 44,933.85 = 18,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.28/44,933.85 = 18,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.28x = 44,933.85 × 18,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.28x = 827,415,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,415,957.95/32,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,411.04

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