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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,196.15, 44,435.66 and 18,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,196.15, 44,435.66 and 18,771.75 is: 25,907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,196.15 : 44,435.66 = 18,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,196.15/44,435.66 = 18,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,196.15x = 44,435.66 × 18,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,196.15x = 834,135,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,135,006.75/32,196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,907.91

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