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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.09, 44,546.52 and 18,844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.09, 44,546.52 and 18,844.62 is: 26,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.09 : 44,546.52 = 18,844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.09/44,546.52 = 18,844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.09x = 44,546.52 × 18,844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.09x = 839,462,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,462,241.72/32,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.16

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