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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.77, 44,957.67 and 18,241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.77, 44,957.67 and 18,241.39 is: 25,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.77 : 44,957.67 = 18,241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.77/44,957.67 = 18,241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.77x = 44,957.67 × 18,241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.77x = 820,090,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,090,391.96/32,580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.99

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