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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.89, 44,677.53 and 18,765.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.89, 44,677.53 and 18,765.87 is: 25,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.89 : 44,677.53 = 18,765.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.89/44,677.53 = 18,765.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.89x = 44,677.53 × 18,765.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.89x = 838,412,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,412,719.90/32,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,894.61

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