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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.54, 44,999.46 and 18,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.54, 44,999.46 and 18,460.08 is: 25,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.54 : 44,999.46 = 18,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.54/44,999.46 = 18,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.54x = 44,999.46 × 18,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.54x = 830,693,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,693,631.56/32,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.51

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