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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.08, 44,984.52 and 18,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.08, 44,984.52 and 18,451.08 is: 25,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.08 : 44,984.52 = 18,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.08/44,984.52 = 18,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.08x = 44,984.52 × 18,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.08x = 830,012,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,012,977.28/32,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.24

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