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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.17, 44,597.33 and 18,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.17, 44,597.33 and 18,708.10 is: 25,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.17 : 44,597.33 = 18,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.17/44,597.33 = 18,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.17x = 44,597.33 × 18,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.17x = 834,331,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,331,309.37/32,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.97

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