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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.12, 44,550.51 and 18,850.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.12, 44,550.51 and 18,850.27 is: 26,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.12 : 44,550.51 = 18,850.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.12/44,550.51 = 18,850.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.12x = 44,550.51 × 18,850.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.12x = 839,788,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,788,919.39/32,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.48

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