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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.52, 44,950.42 and 18,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.52, 44,950.42 and 18,236.14 is: 25,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.52 : 44,950.42 = 18,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.52/44,950.42 = 18,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.52x = 44,950.42 × 18,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.52x = 819,722,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,722,152.18/32,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.75

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