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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.82, 44,307.99 and 18,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.82, 44,307.99 and 18,493.34 is: 25,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.82 : 44,307.99 = 18,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.82/44,307.99 = 18,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.82x = 44,307.99 × 18,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.82x = 819,402,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,402,502.25/32,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.72

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