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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.52, 44,315.12 and 18,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.52, 44,315.12 and 18,682.84 is: 25,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.52 : 44,315.12 = 18,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.52/44,315.12 = 18,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.52x = 44,315.12 × 18,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.52x = 827,932,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,932,296.54/32,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.85

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