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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.66, 44,949.84 and 18,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.66, 44,949.84 and 18,425.51 is: 25,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.66 : 44,949.84 = 18,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.66/44,949.84 = 18,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.66x = 44,949.84 × 18,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.66x = 828,223,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,223,501.67/32,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.96

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