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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.99, 44,996.61 and 18,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.99, 44,996.61 and 18,266.77 is: 25,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.99 : 44,996.61 = 18,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.99/44,996.61 = 18,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.99x = 44,996.61 × 18,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.99x = 821,942,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,942,725.65/32,608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.02

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