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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.44, 44,953.34 and 18,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.44, 44,953.34 and 18,233 is: 25,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.44 : 44,953.34 = 18,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.44/44,953.34 = 18,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.44x = 44,953.34 × 18,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.44x = 819,634,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,634,248.22/32,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.66

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