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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.71, 44,965.62 and 18,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.71, 44,965.62 and 18,246.01 is: 25,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.71 : 44,965.62 = 18,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.71/44,965.62 = 18,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.71x = 44,965.62 × 18,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.71x = 820,443,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,443,152.18/32,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.87

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