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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.87, 44,576.79 and 18,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.87, 44,576.79 and 18,689.62 is: 25,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.87 : 44,576.79 = 18,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.87/44,576.79 = 18,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.87x = 44,576.79 × 18,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.87x = 833,123,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,123,251.55/32,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.79

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