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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.98, 44,978.67 and 18,253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.98, 44,978.67 and 18,253.77 is: 25,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.98 : 44,978.67 = 18,253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.98/44,978.67 = 18,253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.98x = 44,978.67 × 18,253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.98x = 821,030,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,030,297.09/32,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.09

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