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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.58, 44,324.30 and 18,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.58, 44,324.30 and 18,686.44 is: 25,792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.58 : 44,324.30 = 18,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.58/44,324.30 = 18,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.58x = 44,324.30 × 18,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.58x = 828,263,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,263,372.49/32,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.49

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