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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.62, 44,549.82 and 18,849.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.62, 44,549.82 and 18,849.77 is: 26,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.62 : 44,549.82 = 18,849.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.62/44,549.82 = 18,849.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.62x = 44,549.82 × 18,849.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.62x = 839,753,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,753,637.79/32,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.78

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