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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.04, 44,545.53 and 18,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.04, 44,545.53 and 18,848.61 is: 26,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.04 : 44,545.53 = 18,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.04/44,545.53 = 18,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.04x = 44,545.53 × 18,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.04x = 839,621,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,621,322.21/32,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.51

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