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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,088.53, 44,264.39 and 18,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,088.53, 44,264.39 and 18,658.30 is: 25,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,088.53 : 44,264.39 = 18,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,088.53/44,264.39 = 18,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,088.53x = 44,264.39 × 18,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,088.53x = 825,898,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,898,267.94/32,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.11

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