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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.06, 44,330.90 and 18,679.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.06, 44,330.90 and 18,679.42 is: 25,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.06 : 44,330.90 = 18,679.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.06/44,330.90 = 18,679.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.06x = 44,330.90 × 18,679.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.06x = 828,075,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,075,185.03/32,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.25

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