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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.14, 44,962.92 and 18,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.14, 44,962.92 and 18,240.54 is: 25,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.14 : 44,962.92 = 18,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.14/44,962.92 = 18,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.14x = 44,962.92 × 18,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.14x = 820,147,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,147,940.78/32,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.48

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