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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.76, 44,957.66 and 18,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.76, 44,957.66 and 18,241.40 is: 25,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.76 : 44,957.66 = 18,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.76/44,957.66 = 18,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.76x = 44,957.66 × 18,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.76x = 820,090,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,090,659.12/32,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.01

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