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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.32, 44,975.66 and 18,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.32, 44,975.66 and 18,251.28 is: 25,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.32 : 44,975.66 = 18,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.32/44,975.66 = 18,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.32x = 44,975.66 × 18,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.32x = 820,863,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,863,363.84/32,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.56

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