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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.14, 44,951.74 and 18,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.14, 44,951.74 and 18,232.86 is: 25,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.14 : 44,951.74 = 18,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.14/44,951.74 = 18,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.14x = 44,951.74 × 18,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.14x = 819,598,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,598,782.18/32,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.80

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