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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.49, 44,937.99 and 18,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.49, 44,937.99 and 18,224.19 is: 25,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.49 : 44,937.99 = 18,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.49/44,937.99 = 18,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.49x = 44,937.99 × 18,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.49x = 818,958,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,958,467.98/32,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.60

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