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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.13, 44,951.12 and 18,428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.13, 44,951.12 and 18,428.91 is: 25,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.13 : 44,951.12 = 18,428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.13/44,951.12 = 18,428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.13x = 44,951.12 × 18,428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.13x = 828,400,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,400,144.88/32,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.01

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