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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.08, 44,313.86 and 18,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.08, 44,313.86 and 18,497.58 is: 25,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.08 : 44,313.86 = 18,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.08/44,313.86 = 18,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.08x = 44,313.86 × 18,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.08x = 819,699,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,699,170.46/32,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.58

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