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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.61, 44,957.07 and 18,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.61, 44,957.07 and 18,431.16 is: 25,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.61 : 44,957.07 = 18,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.61/44,957.07 = 18,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.61x = 44,957.07 × 18,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.61x = 828,610,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,610,950.30/32,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,436.55

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