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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.92, 44,957.08 and 18,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.92, 44,957.08 and 18,238.24 is: 25,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.92 : 44,957.08 = 18,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.92/44,957.08 = 18,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.92x = 44,957.08 × 18,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.92x = 819,938,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,938,014.74/32,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.52

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