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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.14, 44,958.42 and 18,243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.14, 44,958.42 and 18,243.86 is: 25,170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.14 : 44,958.42 = 18,243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.14/44,958.42 = 18,243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.14x = 44,958.42 × 18,243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.14x = 820,215,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,215,120.30/32,586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.67

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