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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,569.28, 44,944.81 and 18,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,569.28, 44,944.81 and 18,229.30 is: 25,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,569.28 : 44,944.81 = 18,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,569.28/44,944.81 = 18,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,569.28x = 44,944.81 × 18,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,569.28x = 819,312,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,312,424.93/32,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.99

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