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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.96, 44,613.50 and 18,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.96, 44,613.50 and 18,719.88 is: 25,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.96 : 44,613.50 = 18,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.96/44,613.50 = 18,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.96x = 44,613.50 × 18,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.96x = 835,159,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,159,272.78/32,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.17

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