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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.20, 44,549.28 and 18,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.20, 44,549.28 and 18,850.32 is: 26,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.20 : 44,549.28 = 18,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.20/44,549.28 = 18,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.20x = 44,549.28 × 18,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.20x = 839,768,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,768,183.77/32,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.16

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