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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.84, 44,950.69 and 18,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.84, 44,950.69 and 18,425.38 is: 25,427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.84 : 44,950.69 = 18,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.84/44,950.69 = 18,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.84x = 44,950.69 × 18,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.84x = 828,233,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,233,539.45/32,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.12

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