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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.92, 44,309.96 and 18,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.92, 44,309.96 and 18,679.04 is: 25,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.92 : 44,309.96 = 18,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.92/44,309.96 = 18,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.92x = 44,309.96 × 18,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.92x = 827,667,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,667,515.24/32,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,776.07

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