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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.62, 44,968.83 and 18,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.62, 44,968.83 and 18,438.02 is: 25,448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.62 : 44,968.83 = 18,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.62/44,968.83 = 18,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.62x = 44,968.83 × 18,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.62x = 829,136,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,136,186.92/32,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,448.75

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