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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.04, 44,539.98 and 18,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.04, 44,539.98 and 18,844.64 is: 26,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.04 : 44,539.98 = 18,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.04/44,539.98 = 18,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.04x = 44,539.98 × 18,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.04x = 839,339,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,339,888.71/32,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.02

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