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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.61, 44,953.70 and 18,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.61, 44,953.70 and 18,237.69 is: 25,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.61 : 44,953.70 = 18,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.61/44,953.70 = 18,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.61x = 44,953.70 × 18,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.61x = 819,851,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,851,553.76/32,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.34

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