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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.84, 44,997.46 and 18,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.84, 44,997.46 and 18,459.70 is: 25,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.84 : 44,997.46 = 18,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.84/44,997.46 = 18,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.84x = 44,997.46 × 18,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.84x = 830,639,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,639,612.36/32,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.40

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