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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.70, 44,555.67 and 18,860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.70, 44,555.67 and 18,860.27 is: 26,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.70 : 44,555.67 = 18,860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.70/44,555.67 = 18,860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.70x = 44,555.67 × 18,860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.70x = 840,331,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,331,966.23/32,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.80

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