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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.29, 44,979.81 and 18,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.29, 44,979.81 and 18,445.83 is: 25,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.29 : 44,979.81 = 18,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.29/44,979.81 = 18,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.29x = 44,979.81 × 18,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.29x = 829,689,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,689,928.69/32,593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.85

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