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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.67, 44,341.93 and 18,710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.67, 44,341.93 and 18,710.75 is: 25,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.67 : 44,341.93 = 18,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.67/44,341.93 = 18,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.67x = 44,341.93 × 18,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.67x = 829,670,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,670,900.99/32,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.97

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