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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.81, 44,660.97 and 18,918.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.81, 44,660.97 and 18,918.77 is: 26,116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.81 : 44,660.97 = 18,918.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.81/44,660.97 = 18,918.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.81x = 44,660.97 × 18,918.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.81x = 844,930,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,930,396.10/32,351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.95

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