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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.84, 44,529.11 and 18,848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.84, 44,529.11 and 18,848.92 is: 26,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.84 : 44,529.11 = 18,848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.84/44,529.11 = 18,848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.84x = 44,529.11 × 18,848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.84x = 839,325,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,325,580.67/32,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.60

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