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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.03, 44,966.29 and 18,247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.03, 44,966.29 and 18,247.65 is: 25,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.03 : 44,966.29 = 18,247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.03/44,966.29 = 18,247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.03x = 44,966.29 × 18,247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.03x = 820,528,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,528,941.69/32,587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,179.62

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