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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.72, 44,954.78 and 18,431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.72, 44,954.78 and 18,431.48 is: 25,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.72 : 44,954.78 = 18,431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.72/44,954.78 = 18,431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.72x = 44,954.78 × 18,431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.72x = 828,582,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,582,811.54/32,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.03

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