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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.32, 44,996.36 and 18,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.32, 44,996.36 and 18,459.04 is: 25,473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.32 : 44,996.36 = 18,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.32/44,996.36 = 18,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.32x = 44,996.36 × 18,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.32x = 830,589,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,589,609.09/32,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.27

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