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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.12, 44,983.17 and 18,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.12, 44,983.17 and 18,261.81 is: 25,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.12 : 44,983.17 = 18,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.12/44,983.17 = 18,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.12x = 44,983.17 × 18,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.12x = 821,474,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,474,103.74/32,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.41

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