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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.03, 44,967.67 and 18,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.03, 44,967.67 and 18,248.65 is: 25,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.03 : 44,967.67 = 18,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.03/44,967.67 = 18,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.03x = 44,967.67 × 18,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.03x = 820,599,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,599,271.15/32,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.00

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