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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.44, 44,949.36 and 18,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.44, 44,949.36 and 18,231.50 is: 25,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.44 : 44,949.36 = 18,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.44/44,949.36 = 18,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.44x = 44,949.36 × 18,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.44x = 819,494,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,494,256.84/32,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.68

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