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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.54, 44,544.04 and 18,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.54, 44,544.04 and 18,851.88 is: 26,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.54 : 44,544.04 = 18,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.54/44,544.04 = 18,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.54x = 44,544.04 × 18,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.54x = 839,738,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,738,896.80/32,278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.39

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