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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.38, 44,941.26 and 18,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.38, 44,941.26 and 18,225.65 is: 25,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.38 : 44,941.26 = 18,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.38/44,941.26 = 18,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.38x = 44,941.26 × 18,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.38x = 819,083,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,083,359.48/32,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.74

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