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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.16, 44,996.52 and 18,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.16, 44,996.52 and 18,460.84 is: 25,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.16 : 44,996.52 = 18,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.16/44,996.52 = 18,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.16x = 44,996.52 × 18,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.16x = 830,673,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,673,556.28/32,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.19

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