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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.36, 44,543.08 and 18,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.36, 44,543.08 and 18,664.38 is: 25,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.36 : 44,543.08 = 18,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.36/44,543.08 = 18,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.36x = 44,543.08 × 18,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.36x = 831,368,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,368,971.49/32,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.03

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