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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.44, 44,983.94 and 18,448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.44, 44,983.94 and 18,448.28 is: 25,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.44 : 44,983.94 = 18,448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.44/44,983.94 = 18,448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.44x = 44,983.94 × 18,448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.44x = 829,876,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,876,003.46/32,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.88

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