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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.41, 44,949.50 and 18,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.41, 44,949.50 and 18,425.25 is: 25,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.41 : 44,949.50 = 18,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.41/44,949.50 = 18,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.41x = 44,949.50 × 18,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.41x = 828,205,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,205,682.75/32,572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.60

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