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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.04, 44,537.22 and 18,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.04, 44,537.22 and 18,842.64 is: 25,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.04 : 44,537.22 = 18,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.04/44,537.22 = 18,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.04x = 44,537.22 × 18,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.04x = 839,198,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,198,803.06/32,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.26

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