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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.19, 44,953.38 and 18,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.19, 44,953.38 and 18,236.27 is: 25,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.19 : 44,953.38 = 18,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.19/44,953.38 = 18,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.19x = 44,953.38 × 18,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.19x = 819,782,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,782,087.48/32,577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.30

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