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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.53, 44,610.83 and 18,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.53, 44,610.83 and 18,900.18 is: 26,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.53 : 44,610.83 = 18,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.53/44,610.83 = 18,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.53x = 44,610.83 × 18,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.53x = 843,152,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,152,622.45/32,331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.34

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