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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.70, 44,535.96 and 18,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.70, 44,535.96 and 18,667.26 is: 25,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.70 : 44,535.96 = 18,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.70/44,535.96 = 18,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.70x = 44,535.96 × 18,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.70x = 831,364,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,364,344.67/32,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,753.43

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