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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.57, 44,535.15 and 18,841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.57, 44,535.15 and 18,841.11 is: 25,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.57 : 44,535.15 = 18,841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.57/44,535.15 = 18,841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.57x = 44,535.15 × 18,841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.57x = 839,091,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,091,660.02/32,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.12

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