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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.12, 44,551.89 and 18,851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.12, 44,551.89 and 18,851.27 is: 26,017.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.12 : 44,551.89 = 18,851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.12/44,551.89 = 18,851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.12x = 44,551.89 × 18,851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.12x = 839,859,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,859,707.40/32,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.86

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