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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,596.97, 44,983.96 and 18,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,596.97, 44,983.96 and 18,452.54 is: 25,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,596.97 : 44,983.96 = 18,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,596.97/44,983.96 = 18,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,596.97x = 44,983.96 × 18,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,596.97x = 830,068,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,068,387.59/32,596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.59

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