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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.16, 44,935.38 and 18,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.16, 44,935.38 and 18,961.20 is: 26,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.16 : 44,935.38 = 18,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.16/44,935.38 = 18,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.16x = 44,935.38 × 18,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.16x = 852,028,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,028,727.26/32,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.39

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