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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.36, 44,955 and 18,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.36, 44,955 and 18,427.92 is: 25,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.36 : 44,955 = 18,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.36/44,955 = 18,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.36x = 44,955 × 18,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.36x = 828,427,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,427,143.60/32,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.10

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