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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.48, 44,983.72 and 18,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.48, 44,983.72 and 18,449.52 is: 25,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.48 : 44,983.72 = 18,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.48/44,983.72 = 18,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.48x = 44,983.72 × 18,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.48x = 829,928,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,928,041.81/32,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,458.32

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