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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.72, 44,987.16 and 18,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.72, 44,987.16 and 18,063.46 is: 24,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.72 : 44,987.16 = 18,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.72/44,987.16 = 18,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.72x = 44,987.16 × 18,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.72x = 812,623,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,623,765.17/32,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.32

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