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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.72, 44,946.80 and 18,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.72, 44,946.80 and 18,229.12 is: 25,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.72 : 44,946.80 = 18,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.72/44,946.80 = 18,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.72x = 44,946.80 × 18,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.72x = 819,340,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,340,610.82/32,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.97

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