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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,088.86, 44,264.84 and 18,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,088.86, 44,264.84 and 18,658.62 is: 25,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,088.86 : 44,264.84 = 18,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,088.86/44,264.84 = 18,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,088.86x = 44,264.84 × 18,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,088.86x = 825,920,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,920,828.92/32,088.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.55

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