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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.32, 44,942.84 and 18,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.32, 44,942.84 and 18,419.13 is: 25,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.32 : 44,942.84 = 18,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.32/44,942.84 = 18,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.32x = 44,942.84 × 18,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.32x = 827,807,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,807,695.72/32,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.14

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