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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.12, 44,960.76 and 18,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.12, 44,960.76 and 18,435.92 is: 25,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.12 : 44,960.76 = 18,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.12/44,960.76 = 18,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.12x = 44,960.76 × 18,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.12x = 828,892,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,892,974.50/32,580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.68

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