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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.63, 44,973 and 18,441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.63, 44,973 and 18,441.47 is: 25,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.63 : 44,973 = 18,441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.63/44,973 = 18,441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.63x = 44,973 × 18,441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.63x = 829,368,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,368,230.31/32,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.62

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