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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.40, 44,989.62 and 18,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.40, 44,989.62 and 18,258.50 is: 25,198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.40 : 44,989.62 = 18,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.40/44,989.62 = 18,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.40x = 44,989.62 × 18,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.40x = 821,442,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,442,976.77/32,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.10

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