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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.46, 44,612.80 and 18,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.46, 44,612.80 and 18,719.38 is: 25,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.46 : 44,612.80 = 18,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.46/44,612.80 = 18,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.46x = 44,612.80 × 18,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.46x = 835,123,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,123,956.06/32,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.47

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