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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.28, 44,954.88 and 18,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.28, 44,954.88 and 18,234.86 is: 25,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.28 : 44,954.88 = 18,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.28/44,954.88 = 18,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.28x = 44,954.88 × 18,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.28x = 819,745,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,745,943.12/32,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.66

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