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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.09, 44,536.87 and 18,837.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.09, 44,536.87 and 18,837.61 is: 25,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.09 : 44,536.87 = 18,837.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.09/44,536.87 = 18,837.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.09x = 44,536.87 × 18,837.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.09x = 838,968,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,968,187.68/32,276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,993.49

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