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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.24, 44,548.83 and 18,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.24, 44,548.83 and 18,858.30 is: 26,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.24 : 44,548.83 = 18,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.24/44,548.83 = 18,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.24x = 44,548.83 × 18,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.24x = 840,115,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,115,200.79/32,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.26

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