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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.71, 44,987.54 and 18,453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.71, 44,987.54 and 18,453.87 is: 25,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.71 : 44,987.54 = 18,453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.71/44,987.54 = 18,453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.71x = 44,987.54 × 18,453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.71x = 830,194,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,194,122.51/32,599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,466.30

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