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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.42, 44,941.48 and 18,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.42, 44,941.48 and 18,226.27 is: 25,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.42 : 44,941.48 = 18,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.42/44,941.48 = 18,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.42x = 44,941.48 × 18,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.42x = 819,115,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,115,548.68/32,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.15

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