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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.62, 44,967.45 and 18,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.62, 44,967.45 and 18,437.02 is: 25,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.62 : 44,967.45 = 18,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.62/44,967.45 = 18,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.62x = 44,967.45 × 18,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.62x = 829,065,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,065,731.72/32,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,447.37

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