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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.18, 44,960.75 and 18,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.18, 44,960.75 and 18,242.47 is: 25,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.18 : 44,960.75 = 18,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.18/44,960.75 = 18,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.18x = 44,960.75 × 18,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.18x = 820,195,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,195,133.05/32,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,176.98

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