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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.20, 44,556.36 and 18,860.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.20, 44,556.36 and 18,860.77 is: 26,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.20 : 44,556.36 = 18,860.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.20/44,556.36 = 18,860.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.20x = 44,556.36 × 18,860.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.20x = 840,367,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,367,258.00/32,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.49

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