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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.27, 44,956.98 and 18,240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.27, 44,956.98 and 18,240.89 is: 25,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.27 : 44,956.98 = 18,240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.27/44,956.98 = 18,240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.27x = 44,956.98 × 18,240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.27x = 820,055,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,055,102.13/32,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.30

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