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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.16, 44,968.44 and 18,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.16, 44,968.44 and 18,244.56 is: 25,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.16 : 44,968.44 = 18,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.16/44,968.44 = 18,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.16x = 44,968.44 × 18,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.16x = 820,429,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,429,401.69/32,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,178.01

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