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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,584.72, 44,965.20 and 18,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,584.72, 44,965.20 and 18,435.28 is: 25,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,584.72 : 44,965.20 = 18,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,584.72/44,965.20 = 18,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,584.72x = 44,965.20 × 18,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,584.72x = 828,946,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,946,052.26/32,584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,439.72

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