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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.61, 44,997.41 and 18,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.61, 44,997.41 and 18,264.57 is: 25,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.61 : 44,997.41 = 18,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.61/44,997.41 = 18,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.61x = 44,997.41 × 18,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.61x = 821,858,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,858,372.06/32,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.05

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