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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.53, 44,312.79 and 18,689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.53, 44,312.79 and 18,689.55 is: 25,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.53 : 44,312.79 = 18,689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.53/44,312.79 = 18,689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.53x = 44,312.79 × 18,689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.53x = 828,186,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,186,104.34/32,110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.73

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