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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,596.68, 44,986.29 and 18,256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,596.68, 44,986.29 and 18,256.29 is: 25,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,596.68 : 44,986.29 = 18,256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,596.68/44,986.29 = 18,256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,596.68x = 44,986.29 × 18,256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,596.68x = 821,282,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,282,756.26/32,596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.29

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