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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.09, 44,545.14 and 18,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.09, 44,545.14 and 18,843.62 is: 26,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.09 : 44,545.14 = 18,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.09/44,545.14 = 18,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.09x = 44,545.14 × 18,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.09x = 839,391,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,391,691.01/32,282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.78

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