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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.94, 44,983.89 and 18,452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.94, 44,983.89 and 18,452.34 is: 25,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.94 : 44,983.89 = 18,452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.94/44,983.89 = 18,452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.94x = 44,983.89 × 18,452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.94x = 830,058,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,058,032.80/32,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,465.86

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