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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.55, 44,979.33 and 18,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.55, 44,979.33 and 18,447.09 is: 25,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.55 : 44,979.33 = 18,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.55/44,979.33 = 18,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.55x = 44,979.33 × 18,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.55x = 829,737,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,737,748.65/32,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,456.33

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