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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.34, 44,317.04 and 18,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.34, 44,317.04 and 18,681.19 is: 25,785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.34 : 44,317.04 = 18,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.34/44,317.04 = 18,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.34x = 44,317.04 × 18,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.34x = 827,895,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,895,017.46/32,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.22

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