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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.17, 44,595.95 and 18,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.17, 44,595.95 and 18,707.10 is: 25,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.17 : 44,595.95 = 18,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.17/44,595.95 = 18,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.17x = 44,595.95 × 18,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.17x = 834,260,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,260,896.25/32,321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.59

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