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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.24, 44,551.59 and 18,860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.24, 44,551.59 and 18,860.30 is: 26,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.24 : 44,551.59 = 18,860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.24/44,551.59 = 18,860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.24x = 44,551.59 × 18,860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.24x = 840,256,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,256,352.88/32,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.02

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