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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.14, 44,312.56 and 18,496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.14, 44,312.56 and 18,496.65 is: 25,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.14 : 44,312.56 = 18,496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.14/44,312.56 = 18,496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.14x = 44,312.56 × 18,496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.14x = 819,633,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,633,912.92/32,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.29

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