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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.11, 44,955.83 and 18,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.11, 44,955.83 and 18,236.22 is: 25,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.11 : 44,955.83 = 18,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.11/44,955.83 = 18,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.11x = 44,955.83 × 18,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.11x = 819,824,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,824,314.98/32,575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.20

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