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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.53, 44,975.35 and 18,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.53, 44,975.35 and 18,251.37 is: 25,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.53 : 44,975.35 = 18,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.53/44,975.35 = 18,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.53x = 44,975.35 × 18,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.53x = 820,861,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,861,528.85/32,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.80

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