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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.77, 44,995.91 and 18,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.77, 44,995.91 and 18,993.69 is: 26,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.77 : 44,995.91 = 18,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.77/44,995.91 = 18,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.77x = 44,995.91 × 18,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.77x = 854,638,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,638,270.84/32,607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.65

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