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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.21, 44,943.53 and 18,227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.21, 44,943.53 and 18,227.39 is: 25,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.21 : 44,943.53 = 18,227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.21/44,943.53 = 18,227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.21x = 44,943.53 × 18,227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.21x = 819,202,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,202,933.43/32,566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.00

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