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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.27, 44,547.32 and 18,857.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.27, 44,547.32 and 18,857.09 is: 26,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.27 : 44,547.32 = 18,857.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.27/44,547.32 = 18,857.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.27x = 44,547.32 × 18,857.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.27x = 840,032,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,032,505.48/32,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.07

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