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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.82, 44,991.90 and 18,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.82, 44,991.90 and 18,265.02 is: 25,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.82 : 44,991.90 = 18,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.82/44,991.90 = 18,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.82x = 44,991.90 × 18,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.82x = 821,777,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,777,953.34/32,603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.96

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