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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.49, 44,278.78 and 18,654.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.49, 44,278.78 and 18,654.65 is: 25,739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.49 : 44,278.78 = 18,654.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.49/44,278.78 = 18,654.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.49x = 44,278.78 × 18,654.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.49x = 826,005,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,005,272.92/32,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.07

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