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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.31, 44,319.76 and 18,683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.31, 44,319.76 and 18,683.17 is: 25,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.31 : 44,319.76 = 18,683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.31/44,319.76 = 18,683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.31x = 44,319.76 × 18,683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.31x = 828,033,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,033,452.93/32,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.95

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