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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.40, 44,986.86 and 18,256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.40, 44,986.86 and 18,256.50 is: 25,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.40 : 44,986.86 = 18,256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.40/44,986.86 = 18,256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.40x = 44,986.86 × 18,256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.40x = 821,302,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,302,609.59/32,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.34

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