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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.70, 44,294.90 and 18,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.70, 44,294.90 and 18,670.34 is: 25,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.70 : 44,294.90 = 18,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.70/44,294.90 = 18,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.70x = 44,294.90 × 18,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.70x = 827,000,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,000,843.27/32,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.31

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