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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.04, 44,544.74 and 18,852.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.04, 44,544.74 and 18,852.38 is: 26,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.04 : 44,544.74 = 18,852.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.04/44,544.74 = 18,852.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.04x = 44,544.74 × 18,852.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.04x = 839,774,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,774,048.50/32,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.08

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