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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.28, 44,939.88 and 18,418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.28, 44,939.88 and 18,418.82 is: 25,417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.28 : 44,939.88 = 18,418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.28/44,939.88 = 18,418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.28x = 44,939.88 × 18,418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.28x = 827,739,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,739,335.84/32,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,417.07

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