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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.86, 44,952.72 and 18,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.86, 44,952.72 and 18,233.96 is: 25,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.86 : 44,952.72 = 18,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.86/44,952.72 = 18,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.86x = 44,952.72 × 18,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.86x = 819,666,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,666,160.66/32,572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.08

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