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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,086.05, 44,276.50 and 18,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,086.05, 44,276.50 and 18,656.36 is: 25,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,086.05 : 44,276.50 = 18,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,086.05/44,276.50 = 18,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,086.05x = 44,276.50 × 18,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,086.05x = 826,038,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,038,102.16/32,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.46

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