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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.89, 44,674.77 and 18,763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.89, 44,674.77 and 18,763.86 is: 25,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.89 : 44,674.77 = 18,763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.89/44,674.77 = 18,763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.89x = 44,674.77 × 18,763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.89x = 838,271,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,271,129.81/32,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.83

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