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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.71, 44,970.61 and 18,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.71, 44,970.61 and 18,439.25 is: 25,446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.71 : 44,970.61 = 18,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.71/44,970.61 = 18,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.71x = 44,970.61 × 18,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.71x = 829,224,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,224,320.44/32,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,446.70

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