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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.39, 44,941.04 and 18,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.39, 44,941.04 and 18,225.11 is: 25,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.39 : 44,941.04 = 18,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.39/44,941.04 = 18,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.39x = 44,941.04 × 18,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.39x = 819,055,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,055,302.64/32,565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.10

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