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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.90, 44,953.69 and 18,238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.90, 44,953.69 and 18,238.51 is: 25,167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.90 : 44,953.69 = 18,238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.90/44,953.69 = 18,238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.90x = 44,953.69 × 18,238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.90x = 819,888,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,888,324.60/32,577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.01

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