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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.22, 44,953.96 and 18,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.22, 44,953.96 and 18,427.76 is: 25,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.22 : 44,953.96 = 18,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.22/44,953.96 = 18,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.22x = 44,953.96 × 18,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.22x = 828,400,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,400,785.93/32,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.40

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