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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.75, 44,940.74 and 18,418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.75, 44,940.74 and 18,418.29 is: 25,417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.75 : 44,940.74 = 18,418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.75/44,940.74 = 18,418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.75x = 44,940.74 × 18,418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.75x = 827,731,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,731,490.04/32,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,417.24

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