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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.19, 44,970.83 and 18,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.19, 44,970.83 and 18,252.87 is: 25,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.19 : 44,970.83 = 18,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.19/44,970.83 = 18,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.19x = 44,970.83 × 18,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.19x = 820,846,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,846,713.78/32,595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.06

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