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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.51, 44,583.19 and 18,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.51, 44,583.19 and 18,889.33 is: 26,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.51 : 44,583.19 = 18,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.51/44,583.19 = 18,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.51x = 44,583.19 × 18,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.51x = 842,146,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,146,588.36/32,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.52

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