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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592, 44,976.96 and 18,444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592, 44,976.96 and 18,444.89 is: 25,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592 : 44,976.96 = 18,444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592/44,976.96 = 18,444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592x = 44,976.96 × 18,444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592x = 829,594,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,594,854.85/32,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,453.94

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