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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573, 44,950.74 and 18,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573, 44,950.74 and 18,425.54 is: 25,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573 : 44,950.74 = 18,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573/44,950.74 = 18,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573x = 44,950.74 × 18,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573x = 828,241,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,241,657.90/32,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.25

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