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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.60, 44,995.26 and 18,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.60, 44,995.26 and 18,464.14 is: 25,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.60 : 44,995.26 = 18,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.60/44,995.26 = 18,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.60x = 44,995.26 × 18,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.60x = 830,798,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,798,779.98/32,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.56

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