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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.13, 44,990.97 and 18,459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.13, 44,990.97 and 18,459.53 is: 25,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.13 : 44,990.97 = 18,459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.13/44,990.97 = 18,459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.13x = 44,990.97 × 18,459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.13x = 830,512,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,512,068.15/32,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.17

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