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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.28, 44,950.33 and 18,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.28, 44,950.33 and 18,233.30 is: 25,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.28 : 44,950.33 = 18,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.28/44,950.33 = 18,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.28x = 44,950.33 × 18,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.28x = 819,592,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,592,851.99/32,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.51

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