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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.99, 44,940.06 and 18,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.99, 44,940.06 and 18,225.69 is: 25,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.99 : 44,940.06 = 18,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.99/44,940.06 = 18,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.99x = 44,940.06 × 18,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.99x = 819,063,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,063,602.14/32,564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.67

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