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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.09, 44,550.66 and 18,847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.09, 44,550.66 and 18,847.62 is: 26,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.09 : 44,550.66 = 18,847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.09/44,550.66 = 18,847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.09x = 44,550.66 × 18,847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.09x = 839,673,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,673,910.43/32,286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.30

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