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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.99, 44,552.63 and 18,861.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.99, 44,552.63 and 18,861.05 is: 26,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.99 : 44,552.63 = 18,861.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.99/44,552.63 = 18,861.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.99x = 44,552.63 × 18,861.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.99x = 840,309,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,309,287.76/32,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.06

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