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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.83, 44,986.60 and 18,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.83, 44,986.60 and 18,262.40 is: 25,199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.83 : 44,986.60 = 18,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.83/44,986.60 = 18,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.83x = 44,986.60 × 18,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.83x = 821,563,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,563,283.84/32,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.91

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