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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,596.83, 44,979.71 and 18,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,596.83, 44,979.71 and 18,257.40 is: 25,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,596.83 : 44,979.71 = 18,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,596.83/44,979.71 = 18,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,596.83x = 44,979.71 × 18,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,596.83x = 821,212,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,212,466.07/32,596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.02

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