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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.65, 44,612.37 and 18,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.65, 44,612.37 and 18,901.31 is: 26,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.65 : 44,612.37 = 18,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.65/44,612.37 = 18,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.65x = 44,612.37 × 18,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.65x = 843,232,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,232,235.20/32,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.90

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