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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.09, 44,543.76 and 18,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.09, 44,543.76 and 18,842.62 is: 26,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.09 : 44,543.76 = 18,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.09/44,543.76 = 18,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.09x = 44,543.76 × 18,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.09x = 839,321,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,321,143.05/32,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,000.40

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