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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.94, 44,985.27 and 18,453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.94, 44,985.27 and 18,453.34 is: 25,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.94 : 44,985.27 = 18,453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.94/44,985.27 = 18,453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.94x = 44,985.27 × 18,453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.94x = 830,128,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,128,482.30/32,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.24

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