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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.98, 44,859.96 and 18,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.98, 44,859.96 and 18,359.91 is: 25,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.98 : 44,859.96 = 18,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.98/44,859.96 = 18,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.98x = 44,859.96 × 18,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.98x = 823,624,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,624,828.20/32,506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,336.86

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