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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.88, 44,990.62 and 18,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.88, 44,990.62 and 18,459.28 is: 25,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.88 : 44,990.62 = 18,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.88/44,990.62 = 18,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.88x = 44,990.62 × 18,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.88x = 830,494,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,494,451.95/32,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.82

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