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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.34, 44,946.99 and 18,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.34, 44,946.99 and 18,425.70 is: 25,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.34 : 44,946.99 = 18,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.34/44,946.99 = 18,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.34x = 44,946.99 × 18,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.34x = 828,179,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,179,753.64/32,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,425.08

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