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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,574.11, 44,954.45 and 18,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,574.11, 44,954.45 and 18,235.22 is: 25,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,574.11 : 44,954.45 = 18,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,574.11/44,954.45 = 18,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,574.11x = 44,954.45 × 18,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,574.11x = 819,753,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,753,969.78/32,574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.81

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