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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.03, 44,327.66 and 18,690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.03, 44,327.66 and 18,690.14 is: 25,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.03 : 44,327.66 = 18,690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.03/44,327.66 = 18,690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.03x = 44,327.66 × 18,690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.03x = 828,490,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,490,188.64/32,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.95

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