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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.87, 44,970.57 and 18,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.87, 44,970.57 and 18,439.27 is: 25,450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.87 : 44,970.57 = 18,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.87/44,970.57 = 18,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.87x = 44,970.57 × 18,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.87x = 829,224,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,224,369.86/32,581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.49

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