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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.54, 44,995.41 and 18,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.54, 44,995.41 and 18,458.26 is: 25,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.54 : 44,995.41 = 18,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.54/44,995.41 = 18,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.54x = 44,995.41 × 18,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.54x = 830,536,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,536,976.59/32,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,472.27

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