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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.52, 44,295.92 and 18,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.52, 44,295.92 and 18,670.16 is: 25,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.52 : 44,295.92 = 18,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.52/44,295.92 = 18,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.52x = 44,295.92 × 18,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.52x = 827,011,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,011,913.75/32,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.00

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