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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.20, 44,554.98 and 18,859.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.20, 44,554.98 and 18,859.77 is: 26,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.20 : 44,554.98 = 18,859.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.20/44,554.98 = 18,859.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.20x = 44,554.98 × 18,859.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.20x = 840,296,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,296,675.15/32,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.11

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