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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.72, 44,976.18 and 18,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.72, 44,976.18 and 18,444.20 is: 25,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.72 : 44,976.18 = 18,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.72/44,976.18 = 18,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.72x = 44,976.18 × 18,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.72x = 829,549,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,549,659.16/32,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.77

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