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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,320.17, 44,594.57 and 18,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,320.17, 44,594.57 and 18,706.10 is: 25,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,320.17 : 44,594.57 = 18,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,320.17/44,594.57 = 18,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,320.17x = 44,594.57 × 18,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,320.17x = 834,190,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,190,309.67/32,320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.21

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