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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.70, 44,304.57 and 18,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.70, 44,304.57 and 18,677.34 is: 25,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.70 : 44,304.57 = 18,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.70/44,304.57 = 18,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.70x = 44,304.57 × 18,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.70x = 827,491,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,491,517.44/32,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.98

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