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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.09, 44,538.24 and 18,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.09, 44,538.24 and 18,838.62 is: 25,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.09 : 44,538.24 = 18,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.09/44,538.24 = 18,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.09x = 44,538.24 × 18,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.09x = 839,038,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,038,978.83/32,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.88

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