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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602, 44,993.62 and 18,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602, 44,993.62 and 18,261.60 is: 25,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602 : 44,993.62 = 18,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602/44,993.62 = 18,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602x = 44,993.62 × 18,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602x = 821,655,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,655,490.99/32,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.61

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