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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.52, 44,947.66 and 18,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.52, 44,947.66 and 18,234.14 is: 25,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.52 : 44,947.66 = 18,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.52/44,947.66 = 18,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.52x = 44,947.66 × 18,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.52x = 819,581,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,581,815.39/32,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.99

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