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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.09, 44,987.51 and 18,803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.09, 44,987.51 and 18,803.03 is: 25,945.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.09 : 44,987.51 = 18,803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.09/44,987.51 = 18,803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.09x = 44,987.51 × 18,803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.09x = 845,901,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,901,322.23/32,603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,945.44

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