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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.79, 44,569.70 and 18,690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.79, 44,569.70 and 18,690.17 is: 25,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.79 : 44,569.70 = 18,690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.79/44,569.70 = 18,690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.79x = 44,569.70 × 18,690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.79x = 833,015,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,015,269.85/32,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,790.11

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