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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.29, 44,544.50 and 18,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.29, 44,544.50 and 18,847.86 is: 26,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.29 : 44,544.50 = 18,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.29/44,544.50 = 18,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.29x = 44,544.50 × 18,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.29x = 839,568,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,568,405.53/32,284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.48

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