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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.76, 44,974.54 and 18,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.76, 44,974.54 and 18,442.60 is: 25,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.76 : 44,974.54 = 18,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.76/44,974.54 = 18,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.76x = 44,974.54 × 18,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.76x = 829,447,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,447,451.40/32,589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.17

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