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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.97, 44,996.40 and 18,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.97, 44,996.40 and 18,461.57 is: 25,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.97 : 44,996.40 = 18,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.97/44,996.40 = 18,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.97x = 44,996.40 × 18,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.97x = 830,703,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,703,963.37/32,605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,477.05

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