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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335, 44,615.58 and 18,903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335, 44,615.58 and 18,903.62 is: 26,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335 : 44,615.58 = 18,903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335/44,615.58 = 18,903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335x = 44,615.58 × 18,903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335x = 843,395,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,395,970.40/32,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.07

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