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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.54, 44,994.03 and 18,457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.54, 44,994.03 and 18,457.26 is: 25,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.54 : 44,994.03 = 18,457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.54/44,994.03 = 18,457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.54x = 44,994.03 × 18,457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.54x = 830,466,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,466,510.16/32,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.89

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