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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.14, 44,950.38 and 18,231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.14, 44,950.38 and 18,231.87 is: 25,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.14 : 44,950.38 = 18,231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.14/44,950.38 = 18,231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.14x = 44,950.38 × 18,231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.14x = 819,529,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,529,484.61/32,572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.44

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