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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,530.59, 44,899.56 and 18,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,530.59, 44,899.56 and 18,391.59 is: 25,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,530.59 : 44,899.56 = 18,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,530.59/44,899.56 = 18,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,530.59x = 44,899.56 × 18,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,530.59x = 825,774,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,774,298.70/32,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,384.55

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