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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.84, 44,302.56 and 18,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.84, 44,302.56 and 18,679.04 is: 25,779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.84 : 44,302.56 = 18,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.84/44,302.56 = 18,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.84x = 44,302.56 × 18,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.84x = 827,529,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,529,290.34/32,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.86

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