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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.82, 44,544.54 and 18,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.82, 44,544.54 and 18,666.56 is: 25,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.82 : 44,544.54 = 18,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.82/44,544.54 = 18,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.82x = 44,544.54 × 18,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.82x = 831,493,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,493,328.58/32,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.72

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