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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.84, 44,997.24 and 18,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.84, 44,997.24 and 18,462.32 is: 25,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.84 : 44,997.24 = 18,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.84/44,997.24 = 18,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.84x = 44,997.24 × 18,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.84x = 830,753,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,753,444.00/32,609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.54

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