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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.07, 44,309.79 and 18,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.07, 44,309.79 and 18,677.25 is: 25,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.07 : 44,309.79 = 18,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.07/44,309.79 = 18,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.07x = 44,309.79 × 18,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.07x = 827,585,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,585,025.28/32,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.17

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