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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.74, 44,974.14 and 18,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.74, 44,974.14 and 18,441.28 is: 25,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.74 : 44,974.14 = 18,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.74/44,974.14 = 18,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.74x = 44,974.14 × 18,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.74x = 829,380,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,380,708.50/32,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.92

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