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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.06, 44,543.16 and 18,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.06, 44,543.16 and 18,849.64 is: 26,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.06 : 44,543.16 = 18,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.06/44,543.16 = 18,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.06x = 44,543.16 × 18,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.06x = 839,622,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,622,530.46/32,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.59

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