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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.70, 44,994.82 and 18,454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.70, 44,994.82 and 18,454.81 is: 25,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.70 : 44,994.82 = 18,454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.70/44,994.82 = 18,454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.70x = 44,994.82 × 18,454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.70x = 830,370,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,370,854.08/32,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.83

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