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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,087.88, 44,278.83 and 18,656.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,087.88, 44,278.83 and 18,656.82 is: 25,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,087.88 : 44,278.83 = 18,656.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,087.88/44,278.83 = 18,656.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,087.88x = 44,278.83 × 18,656.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,087.88x = 826,102,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,102,161.12/32,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.99

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