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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.59, 44,317.38 and 18,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.59, 44,317.38 and 18,681.44 is: 25,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.59 : 44,317.38 = 18,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.59/44,317.38 = 18,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.59x = 44,317.38 × 18,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.59x = 827,912,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,912,522.13/32,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.57

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