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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.31, 44,599.40 and 18,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.31, 44,599.40 and 18,711.67 is: 25,819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.31 : 44,599.40 = 18,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.31/44,599.40 = 18,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.31x = 44,599.40 × 18,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.31x = 834,529,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,529,161.44/32,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,819.78

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