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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.59, 44,932.82 and 18,218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.59, 44,932.82 and 18,218.93 is: 25,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.59 : 44,932.82 = 18,218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.59/44,932.82 = 18,218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.59x = 44,932.82 × 18,218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.59x = 818,627,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,627,902.28/32,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.91

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