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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.10, 44,969.67 and 18,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.10, 44,969.67 and 18,246.30 is: 25,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.10 : 44,969.67 = 18,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.10/44,969.67 = 18,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.10x = 44,969.67 × 18,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.10x = 820,530,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,530,089.72/32,585.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.14

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