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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.66, 44,981.49 and 18,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.66, 44,981.49 and 18,253.78 is: 25,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.66 : 44,981.49 = 18,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.66/44,981.49 = 18,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.66x = 44,981.49 × 18,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.66x = 821,082,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,082,222.53/32,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.47

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