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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.72, 44,950.68 and 18,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.72, 44,950.68 and 18,425.88 is: 25,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.72 : 44,950.68 = 18,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.72/44,950.68 = 18,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.72x = 44,950.68 × 18,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.72x = 828,255,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,255,835.60/32,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,428.68

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