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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.06, 44,573.81 and 18,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.06, 44,573.81 and 18,881.46 is: 26,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.06 : 44,573.81 = 18,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.06/44,573.81 = 18,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.06x = 44,573.81 × 18,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.06x = 841,618,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,618,610.56/32,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.77

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