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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.16, 44,931.24 and 18,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.16, 44,931.24 and 18,958.20 is: 26,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.16 : 44,931.24 = 18,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.16/44,931.24 = 18,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.16x = 44,931.24 × 18,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.16x = 851,815,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,815,434.17/32,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.25

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