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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.08, 44,526.16 and 18,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.08, 44,526.16 and 18,834.60 is: 25,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.08 : 44,526.16 = 18,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.08/44,526.16 = 18,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.08x = 44,526.16 × 18,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.08x = 838,632,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,632,413.14/32,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.12

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