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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.97, 44,985.34 and 18,453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.97, 44,985.34 and 18,453.54 is: 25,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.97 : 44,985.34 = 18,453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.97/44,985.34 = 18,453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.97x = 44,985.34 × 18,453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.97x = 830,138,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,138,771.10/32,597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,465.97

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