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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.14, 44,948.98 and 18,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.14, 44,948.98 and 18,230.86 is: 25,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.14 : 44,948.98 = 18,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.14/44,948.98 = 18,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.14x = 44,948.98 × 18,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.14x = 819,458,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,458,561.52/32,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,159.04

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