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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.50, 44,948.68 and 18,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.50, 44,948.68 and 18,424.04 is: 25,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.50 : 44,948.68 = 18,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.50/44,948.68 = 18,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.50x = 44,948.68 × 18,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.50x = 828,136,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,136,278.27/32,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,425.18

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