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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.62, 44,965.35 and 18,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.62, 44,965.35 and 18,437.16 is: 25,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.62 : 44,965.35 = 18,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.62/44,965.35 = 18,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.62x = 44,965.35 × 18,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.62x = 829,033,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,033,352.41/32,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.82

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