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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.93, 44,336.84 and 18,704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.93, 44,336.84 and 18,704.33 is: 25,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.93 : 44,336.84 = 18,704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.93/44,336.84 = 18,704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.93x = 44,336.84 × 18,704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.93x = 829,290,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,290,957.74/32,135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.73

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