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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.42, 44,996.62 and 18,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.42, 44,996.62 and 18,459.14 is: 25,473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.42 : 44,996.62 = 18,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.42/44,996.62 = 18,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.42x = 44,996.62 × 18,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.42x = 830,598,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,598,636.98/32,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.47

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