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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.99, 44,941.44 and 18,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.99, 44,941.44 and 18,226.69 is: 25,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.99 : 44,941.44 = 18,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.99/44,941.44 = 18,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.99x = 44,941.44 × 18,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.99x = 819,133,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,133,695.03/32,565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.04

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