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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.92, 44,557.34 and 18,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.92, 44,557.34 and 18,856.76 is: 26,025.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.92 : 44,557.34 = 18,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.92/44,557.34 = 18,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.92x = 44,557.34 × 18,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.92x = 840,206,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,206,749.55/32,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,025.55

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