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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.40, 44,539.14 and 18,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.40, 44,539.14 and 18,844.03 is: 26,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.40 : 44,539.14 = 18,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.40/44,539.14 = 18,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.40x = 44,539.14 × 18,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.40x = 839,296,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,296,890.33/32,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,000.20

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