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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.87, 44,548.79 and 18,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.87, 44,548.79 and 18,849.02 is: 26,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.87 : 44,548.79 = 18,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.87/44,548.79 = 18,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.87x = 44,548.79 × 18,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.87x = 839,700,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,700,716.70/32,277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.75

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