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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.75, 44,990.51 and 18,259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.75, 44,990.51 and 18,259.35 is: 25,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.75 : 44,990.51 = 18,259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.75/44,990.51 = 18,259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.75x = 44,990.51 × 18,259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.75x = 821,497,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,497,468.77/32,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.50

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