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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.63, 44,971.83 and 18,439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.63, 44,971.83 and 18,439.39 is: 25,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.63 : 44,971.83 = 18,439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.63/44,971.83 = 18,439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.63x = 44,971.83 × 18,439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.63x = 829,252,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,252,999.95/32,585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,448.42

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