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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.17, 44,737.31 and 18,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.17, 44,737.31 and 18,991.77 is: 26,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.17 : 44,737.31 = 18,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.17/44,737.31 = 18,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.17x = 44,737.31 × 18,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.17x = 849,640,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,640,749.42/32,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.21

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