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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.26, 44,949.35 and 18,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.26, 44,949.35 and 18,423.19 is: 25,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.26 : 44,949.35 = 18,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.26/44,949.35 = 18,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.26x = 44,949.35 × 18,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.26x = 828,110,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,110,349.11/32,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,424.58

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