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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.84, 44,998.83 and 18,460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.84, 44,998.83 and 18,460.71 is: 25,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.84 : 44,998.83 = 18,460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.84/44,998.83 = 18,460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.84x = 44,998.83 × 18,460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.84x = 830,710,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,710,350.97/32,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.79

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