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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,342.69, 44,616.59 and 18,905.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,342.69, 44,616.59 and 18,905.17 is: 26,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,342.69 : 44,616.59 = 18,905.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,342.69/44,616.59 = 18,905.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,342.69x = 44,616.59 × 18,905.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,342.69x = 843,484,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,484,012.70/32,342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.59

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