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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.73, 44,998.97 and 18,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.73, 44,998.97 and 18,265.70 is: 25,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.73 : 44,998.97 = 18,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.73/44,998.97 = 18,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.73x = 44,998.97 × 18,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.73x = 821,937,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,937,707.50/32,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.61

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