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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.53, 44,631.57 and 18,917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.53, 44,631.57 and 18,917.49 is: 26,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.53 : 44,631.57 = 18,917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.53/44,631.57 = 18,917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.53x = 44,631.57 × 18,917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.53x = 844,317,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,317,279.16/32,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.02

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