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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.11, 44,956.38 and 18,430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.11, 44,956.38 and 18,430.66 is: 25,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.11 : 44,956.38 = 18,430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.11/44,956.38 = 18,430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.11x = 44,956.38 × 18,430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.11x = 828,575,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,575,754.61/32,575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,435.85

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