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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.58, 44,322.92 and 18,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.58, 44,322.92 and 18,685.44 is: 25,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.58 : 44,322.92 = 18,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.58/44,322.92 = 18,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.58x = 44,322.92 × 18,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.58x = 828,193,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,193,262.28/32,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.11

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