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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.95, 44,940.99 and 18,418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.95, 44,940.99 and 18,418.49 is: 25,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.95 : 44,940.99 = 18,418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.95/44,940.99 = 18,418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.95x = 44,940.99 × 18,418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.95x = 827,744,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,744,950.20/32,565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,417.50

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