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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.75, 44,952.72 and 18,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.75, 44,952.72 and 18,038.09 is: 24,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.75 : 44,952.72 = 18,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.75/44,952.72 = 18,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.75x = 44,952.72 × 18,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.75x = 810,861,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,861,355.31/32,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.10

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