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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.21, 44,974.14 and 18,443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.21, 44,974.14 and 18,443.02 is: 25,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.21 : 44,974.14 = 18,443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.21/44,974.14 = 18,443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.21x = 44,974.14 × 18,443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.21x = 829,458,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,458,963.50/32,590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.17

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