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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,107.83, 44,312.13 and 18,496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,107.83, 44,312.13 and 18,496.35 is: 25,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,107.83 : 44,312.13 = 18,496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,107.83/44,312.13 = 18,496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,107.83x = 44,312.13 × 18,496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,107.83x = 819,612,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,612,665.73/32,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.88

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