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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.58, 44,295.10 and 18,490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.58, 44,295.10 and 18,490.10 is: 25,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.58 : 44,295.10 = 18,490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.58/44,295.10 = 18,490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.58x = 44,295.10 × 18,490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.58x = 819,020,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,020,828.51/32,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.03

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