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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.26, 44,312.72 and 18,492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.26, 44,312.72 and 18,492.69 is: 25,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.26 : 44,312.72 = 18,492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.26/44,312.72 = 18,492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.26x = 44,312.72 × 18,492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.26x = 819,461,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,461,172.45/32,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.61

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