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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.65, 44,609.61 and 18,899.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.65, 44,609.61 and 18,899.31 is: 26,077.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.65 : 44,609.61 = 18,899.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.65/44,609.61 = 18,899.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.65x = 44,609.61 × 18,899.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.65x = 843,090,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,090,848.37/32,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.14

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