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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.65, 44,599.01 and 18,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.65, 44,599.01 and 18,889.47 is: 26,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.65 : 44,599.01 = 18,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.65/44,599.01 = 18,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.65x = 44,599.01 × 18,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.65x = 842,451,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,451,661.42/32,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.85

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