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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.62, 44,328.90 and 18,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.62, 44,328.90 and 18,677.97 is: 25,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.62 : 44,328.90 = 18,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.62/44,328.90 = 18,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.62x = 44,328.90 × 18,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.62x = 827,973,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,973,934.38/32,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,784.25

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