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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.51, 44,612.18 and 18,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.51, 44,612.18 and 18,901.17 is: 26,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.51 : 44,612.18 = 18,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.51/44,612.18 = 18,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.51x = 44,612.18 × 18,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.51x = 843,222,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,222,080.68/32,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.70

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