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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.57, 44,303.76 and 18,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.57, 44,303.76 and 18,673.74 is: 25,768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.57 : 44,303.76 = 18,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.57/44,303.76 = 18,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.57x = 44,303.76 × 18,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.57x = 827,316,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,316,895.26/32,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.64

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