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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.44, 44,952.20 and 18,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.44, 44,952.20 and 18,233.20 is: 25,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.44 : 44,952.20 = 18,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.44/44,952.20 = 18,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.44x = 44,952.20 × 18,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.44x = 819,622,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,622,752.22/32,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.30

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