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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.79, 44,986.02 and 18,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.79, 44,986.02 and 18,450.33 is: 25,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.79 : 44,986.02 = 18,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.79/44,986.02 = 18,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.79x = 44,986.02 × 18,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.79x = 830,006,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,006,914.39/32,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.06

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