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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.03, 44,297.42 and 18,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.03, 44,297.42 and 18,668.21 is: 25,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.03 : 44,297.42 = 18,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.03/44,297.42 = 18,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.03x = 44,297.42 × 18,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.03x = 826,953,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,953,224.19/32,105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.75

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