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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.70, 44,552.91 and 18,858.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.70, 44,552.91 and 18,858.27 is: 26,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.70 : 44,552.91 = 18,858.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.70/44,552.91 = 18,858.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.70x = 44,552.91 × 18,858.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.70x = 840,190,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,190,740.21/32,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.04

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