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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.55, 44,977.95 and 18,446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.55, 44,977.95 and 18,446.09 is: 25,454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.55 : 44,977.95 = 18,446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.55/44,977.95 = 18,446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.55x = 44,977.95 × 18,446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.55x = 829,667,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,667,088.83/32,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,454.95

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