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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.33, 44,308.68 and 18,493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.33, 44,308.68 and 18,493.84 is: 25,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.33 : 44,308.68 = 18,493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.33/44,308.68 = 18,493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.33x = 44,308.68 × 18,493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.33x = 819,437,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,437,416.99/32,105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.41

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