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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.09, 44,549.28 and 18,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.09, 44,549.28 and 18,846.62 is: 26,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.09 : 44,549.28 = 18,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.09/44,549.28 = 18,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.09x = 44,549.28 × 18,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.09x = 839,603,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,603,351.43/32,285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.92

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