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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.86, 44,997.77 and 18,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.86, 44,997.77 and 18,264.86 is: 25,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.86 : 44,997.77 = 18,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.86/44,997.77 = 18,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.86x = 44,997.77 × 18,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.86x = 821,877,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,877,790.04/32,605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.44

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