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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.06, 44,333.65 and 18,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.06, 44,333.65 and 18,681.41 is: 25,788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.06 : 44,333.65 = 18,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.06/44,333.65 = 18,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.06x = 44,333.65 × 18,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.06x = 828,215,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,215,092.45/32,115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.99

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