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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.62, 44,970.21 and 18,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.62, 44,970.21 and 18,439.02 is: 25,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.62 : 44,970.21 = 18,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.62/44,970.21 = 18,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.62x = 44,970.21 × 18,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.62x = 829,206,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,206,601.59/32,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.13

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