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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.52, 44,953.18 and 18,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.52, 44,953.18 and 18,238.14 is: 25,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.52 : 44,953.18 = 18,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.52/44,953.18 = 18,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.52x = 44,953.18 × 18,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.52x = 819,862,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,862,390.29/32,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.51

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