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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.73, 44,946.90 and 18,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.73, 44,946.90 and 18,034.47 is: 24,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.73 : 44,946.90 = 18,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.73/44,946.90 = 18,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.73x = 44,946.90 × 18,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.73x = 810,593,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,593,519.64/32,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.18

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