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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.25, 44,942.81 and 18,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.25, 44,942.81 and 18,419.79 is: 25,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.25 : 44,942.81 = 18,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.25/44,942.81 = 18,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.25x = 44,942.81 × 18,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.25x = 827,837,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,837,122.21/32,567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.31

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