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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.92, 44,586.18 and 18,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.92, 44,586.18 and 18,699.56 is: 25,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.92 : 44,586.18 = 18,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.92/44,586.18 = 18,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.92x = 44,586.18 × 18,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.92x = 833,741,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,741,948.08/32,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.92

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