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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.54, 44,962.20 and 18,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.54, 44,962.20 and 18,433.08 is: 25,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.54 : 44,962.20 = 18,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.54/44,962.20 = 18,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.54x = 44,962.20 × 18,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.54x = 828,791,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,791,829.58/32,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,438.25

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