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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.20, 44,298.36 and 18,672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.20, 44,298.36 and 18,672.84 is: 25,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.20 : 44,298.36 = 18,672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.20/44,298.36 = 18,672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.20x = 44,298.36 × 18,672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.20x = 827,176,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,176,188.54/32,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,767.77

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