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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.55, 44,958.97 and 18,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.55, 44,958.97 and 18,775.20 is: 25,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.55 : 44,958.97 = 18,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.55/44,958.97 = 18,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.55x = 44,958.97 × 18,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.55x = 844,113,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,113,613.55/32,575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.49

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