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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.69, 44,617.96 and 18,906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.69, 44,617.96 and 18,906.17 is: 26,080.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.69 : 44,617.96 = 18,906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.69/44,617.96 = 18,906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.69x = 44,617.96 × 18,906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.69x = 843,554,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,554,736.81/32,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.97

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