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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.22, 44,974.11 and 18,442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.22, 44,974.11 and 18,442.70 is: 25,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.22 : 44,974.11 = 18,442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.22/44,974.11 = 18,442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.22x = 44,974.11 × 18,442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.22x = 829,444,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,444,018.50/32,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.70

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