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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.14, 44,954.64 and 18,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.14, 44,954.64 and 18,234.54 is: 25,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.14 : 44,954.64 = 18,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.14/44,954.64 = 18,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.14x = 44,954.64 × 18,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.14x = 819,727,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,727,181.27/32,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.20

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