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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.56, 44,331.59 and 18,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.56, 44,331.59 and 18,679.92 is: 25,786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.56 : 44,331.59 = 18,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.56/44,331.59 = 18,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.56x = 44,331.59 × 18,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.56x = 828,110,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,110,554.67/32,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.94

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