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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.83, 44,339.63 and 18,701.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.83, 44,339.63 and 18,701.79 is: 25,807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.83 : 44,339.63 = 18,701.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.83/44,339.63 = 18,701.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.83x = 44,339.63 × 18,701.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.83x = 829,230,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,230,355.43/32,130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.94

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