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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.43, 44,601.53 and 18,893.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.43, 44,601.53 and 18,893.21 is: 26,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.43 : 44,601.53 = 18,893.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.43/44,601.53 = 18,893.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.43x = 44,601.53 × 18,893.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.43x = 842,665,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,665,755.14/32,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.66

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