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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.08, 44,306.94 and 18,492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.08, 44,306.94 and 18,492.59 is: 25,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.08 : 44,306.94 = 18,492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.08/44,306.94 = 18,492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.08x = 44,306.94 × 18,492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.08x = 819,349,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,349,854.04/32,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.67

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