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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.26, 44,273.40 and 18,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.26, 44,273.40 and 18,660.20 is: 25,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.26 : 44,273.40 = 18,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.26/44,273.40 = 18,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.26x = 44,273.40 × 18,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.26x = 826,150,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,150,498.68/32,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,743.79

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