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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.06, 44,540.40 and 18,847.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.06, 44,540.40 and 18,847.64 is: 26,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.06 : 44,540.40 = 18,847.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.06/44,540.40 = 18,847.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.06x = 44,540.40 × 18,847.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.06x = 839,481,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,481,424.66/32,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.83

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