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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.54, 44,964.21 and 18,240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.54, 44,964.21 and 18,240.49 is: 25,172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.54 : 44,964.21 = 18,240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.54/44,964.21 = 18,240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.54x = 44,964.21 × 18,240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.54x = 820,169,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,169,222.86/32,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,172.82

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