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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.72, 44,957.84 and 18,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.72, 44,957.84 and 18,243.44 is: 25,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.72 : 44,957.84 = 18,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.72/44,957.84 = 18,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.72x = 44,957.84 × 18,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.72x = 820,185,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,185,382.71/32,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.09

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