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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.67, 44,937.69 and 18,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.67, 44,937.69 and 18,223.52 is: 25,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.67 : 44,937.69 = 18,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.67/44,937.69 = 18,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.67x = 44,937.69 × 18,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.67x = 818,922,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,922,892.47/32,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.36

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