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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.77, 44,545.24 and 18,855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.77, 44,545.24 and 18,855.59 is: 26,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.77 : 44,545.24 = 18,855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.77/44,545.24 = 18,855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.77x = 44,545.24 × 18,855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.77x = 839,926,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,926,582.73/32,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.00

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