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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.29, 44,999.13 and 18,459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.29, 44,999.13 and 18,459.83 is: 25,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.29 : 44,999.13 = 18,459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.29/44,999.13 = 18,459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.29x = 44,999.13 × 18,459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.29x = 830,676,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,676,289.95/32,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.17

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