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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.54, 44,988.44 and 18,452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.54, 44,988.44 and 18,452.08 is: 25,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.54 : 44,988.44 = 18,452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.54/44,988.44 = 18,452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.54x = 44,988.44 × 18,452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.54x = 830,130,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,130,201.69/32,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.48

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