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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.92, 44,560.10 and 18,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.92, 44,560.10 and 18,858.76 is: 26,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.92 : 44,560.10 = 18,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.92/44,560.10 = 18,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.92x = 44,560.10 × 18,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.92x = 840,348,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,348,231.48/32,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.32

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