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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,562.57, 44,926.43 and 18,220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,562.57, 44,926.43 and 18,220.91 is: 25,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,562.57 : 44,926.43 = 18,220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,562.57/44,926.43 = 18,220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,562.57x = 44,926.43 × 18,220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,562.57x = 818,600,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,600,121.91/32,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.30

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