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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.34, 44,949.23 and 18,231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.34, 44,949.23 and 18,231.51 is: 25,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.34 : 44,949.23 = 18,231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.34/44,949.23 = 18,231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.34x = 44,949.23 × 18,231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.34x = 819,492,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,492,245.08/32,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.69

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