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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.65, 44,987.27 and 18,452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.65, 44,987.27 and 18,452.01 is: 25,463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.65 : 44,987.27 = 18,452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.65/44,987.27 = 18,452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.65x = 44,987.27 × 18,452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.65x = 830,105,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,105,463.65/32,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.63

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