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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.65, 44,996.04 and 18,458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.65, 44,996.04 and 18,458.19 is: 25,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.65 : 44,996.04 = 18,458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.65/44,996.04 = 18,458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.65x = 44,996.04 × 18,458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.65x = 830,545,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,545,455.57/32,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,472.44

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