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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.68, 44,457.68 and 18,790.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.68, 44,457.68 and 18,790.79 is: 25,934.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.68 : 44,457.68 = 18,790.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.68/44,457.68 = 18,790.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.68x = 44,457.68 × 18,790.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.68x = 835,394,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,394,834.81/32,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.53

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