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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.20, 44,999.88 and 18,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.20, 44,999.88 and 18,464.16 is: 25,478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.20 : 44,999.88 = 18,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.20/44,999.88 = 18,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.20x = 44,999.88 × 18,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.20x = 830,884,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,884,984.30/32,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.52

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