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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.54, 44,592.02 and 18,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.54, 44,592.02 and 18,702.33 is: 25,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.54 : 44,592.02 = 18,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.54/44,592.02 = 18,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.54x = 44,592.02 × 18,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.54x = 833,974,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,974,673.41/32,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.43

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