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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.08, 44,309.70 and 18,494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.08, 44,309.70 and 18,494.58 is: 25,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.08 : 44,309.70 = 18,494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.08/44,309.70 = 18,494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.08x = 44,309.70 × 18,494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.08x = 819,489,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,489,291.43/32,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.43

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