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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.15, 44,983.82 and 18,449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.15, 44,983.82 and 18,449.51 is: 25,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.15 : 44,983.82 = 18,449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.15/44,983.82 = 18,449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.15x = 44,983.82 × 18,449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.15x = 829,929,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,929,344.68/32,597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,460.18

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