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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.61, 44,966.91 and 18,438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.61, 44,966.91 and 18,438.78 is: 25,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.61 : 44,966.91 = 18,438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.61/44,966.91 = 18,438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.61x = 44,966.91 × 18,438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.61x = 829,134,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,134,960.77/32,585.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.82

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