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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.39, 44,965.66 and 18,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.39, 44,965.66 and 18,242.79 is: 25,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.39 : 44,965.66 = 18,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.39/44,965.66 = 18,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.39x = 44,965.66 × 18,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.39x = 820,299,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,299,240.66/32,585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.84

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