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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.76, 44,944.32 and 18,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.76, 44,944.32 and 18,423.52 is: 25,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.76 : 44,944.32 = 18,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.76/44,944.32 = 18,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.76x = 44,944.32 × 18,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.76x = 828,032,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,032,578.41/32,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.23

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