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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.96, 44,956.70 and 18,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.96, 44,956.70 and 18,430.50 is: 25,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.96 : 44,956.70 = 18,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.96/44,956.70 = 18,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.96x = 44,956.70 × 18,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.96x = 828,574,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,574,459.35/32,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.59

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