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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.09, 44,943.53 and 18,419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.09, 44,943.53 and 18,419.63 is: 25,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.09 : 44,943.53 = 18,419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.09/44,943.53 = 18,419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.09x = 44,943.53 × 18,419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.09x = 827,842,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,842,876.68/32,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.62

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