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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,568.08, 44,946.36 and 18,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,568.08, 44,946.36 and 18,229.36 is: 25,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,568.08 : 44,946.36 = 18,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,568.08/44,946.36 = 18,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,568.08x = 44,946.36 × 18,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,568.08x = 819,343,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,343,377.13/32,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.87

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