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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.89, 44,996.97 and 18,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.89, 44,996.97 and 18,271.80 is: 25,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.89 : 44,996.97 = 18,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.89/44,996.97 = 18,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.89x = 44,996.97 × 18,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.89x = 822,175,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,175,636.45/32,613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,209.37

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