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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.15, 44,997.07 and 18,265.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.15, 44,997.07 and 18,265.85 is: 25,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.15 : 44,997.07 = 18,265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.15/44,997.07 = 18,265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.15x = 44,997.07 × 18,265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.15x = 821,909,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,909,916.51/32,606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.21

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