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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.60, 44,937.18 and 18,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.60, 44,937.18 and 18,226.36 is: 25,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.60 : 44,937.18 = 18,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.60/44,937.18 = 18,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.60x = 44,937.18 × 18,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.60x = 819,041,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,041,220.06/32,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.73

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