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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.57, 44,990.64 and 18,267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.57, 44,990.64 and 18,267.21 is: 25,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.57 : 44,990.64 = 18,267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.57/44,990.64 = 18,267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.57x = 44,990.64 × 18,267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.57x = 821,853,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,853,468.91/32,609.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.83

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