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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.54, 44,542.66 and 18,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.54, 44,542.66 and 18,850.88 is: 26,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.54 : 44,542.66 = 18,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.54/44,542.66 = 18,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.54x = 44,542.66 × 18,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.54x = 839,668,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,668,187.56/32,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.01

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