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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.28, 44,949.91 and 18,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.28, 44,949.91 and 18,424.82 is: 25,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.28 : 44,949.91 = 18,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.28/44,949.91 = 18,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.28x = 44,949.91 × 18,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.28x = 828,193,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,193,900.60/32,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.34

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