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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.61, 44,968.29 and 18,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.61, 44,968.29 and 18,439.78 is: 25,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.61 : 44,968.29 = 18,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.61/44,968.29 = 18,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.61x = 44,968.29 × 18,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.61x = 829,205,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,205,374.58/32,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,446.20

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