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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.06, 44,537.64 and 18,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.06, 44,537.64 and 18,845.64 is: 26,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.06 : 44,537.64 = 18,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.06/44,537.64 = 18,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.06x = 44,537.64 × 18,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.06x = 839,340,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,340,329.89/32,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.07

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