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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.94, 44,295.41 and 18,666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.94, 44,295.41 and 18,666.21 is: 25,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.94 : 44,295.41 = 18,666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.94/44,295.41 = 18,666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.94x = 44,295.41 × 18,666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.94x = 826,827,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,827,532.87/32,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,753.10

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