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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.56, 44,305.99 and 18,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.56, 44,305.99 and 18,681.98 is: 25,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.56 : 44,305.99 = 18,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.56/44,305.99 = 18,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.56x = 44,305.99 × 18,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.56x = 827,723,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,723,350.83/32,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.88

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