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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.89, 44,943.12 and 18,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.89, 44,943.12 and 18,226.60 is: 25,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.89 : 44,943.12 = 18,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.89/44,943.12 = 18,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.89x = 44,943.12 × 18,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.89x = 819,160,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,160,411.44/32,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.16

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