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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.38, 44,940.87 and 18,419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.38, 44,940.87 and 18,419.46 is: 25,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.38 : 44,940.87 = 18,419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.38/44,940.87 = 18,419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.38x = 44,940.87 × 18,419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.38x = 827,786,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,786,557.33/32,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,418.44

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