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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.67, 44,982.14 and 18,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.67, 44,982.14 and 18,253.28 is: 25,191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.67 : 44,982.14 = 18,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.67/44,982.14 = 18,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.67x = 44,982.14 × 18,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.67x = 821,071,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,071,364.58/32,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.13

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