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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.61, 44,538.39 and 18,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.61, 44,538.39 and 18,855.68 is: 26,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.61 : 44,538.39 = 18,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.61/44,538.39 = 18,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.61x = 44,538.39 × 18,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.61x = 839,801,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,801,406.86/32,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.89

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