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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.61, 44,968.73 and 18,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.61, 44,968.73 and 18,441.39 is: 25,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.61 : 44,968.73 = 18,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.61/44,968.73 = 18,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.61x = 44,968.73 × 18,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.61x = 829,285,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,285,795.53/32,585.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.45

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