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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.09, 44,547.90 and 18,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.09, 44,547.90 and 18,845.62 is: 26,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.09 : 44,547.90 = 18,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.09/44,547.90 = 18,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.09x = 44,547.90 × 18,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.09x = 839,532,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,532,795.20/32,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.54

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