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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.15, 44,998.11 and 18,459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.15, 44,998.11 and 18,459.69 is: 25,474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.15 : 44,998.11 = 18,459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.15/44,998.11 = 18,459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.15x = 44,998.11 × 18,459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.15x = 830,651,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,651,161.19/32,607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.51

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