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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.74, 44,553.66 and 18,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.74, 44,553.66 and 18,861.80 is: 26,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.74 : 44,553.66 = 18,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.74/44,553.66 = 18,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.74x = 44,553.66 × 18,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.74x = 840,362,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,362,224.19/32,286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.09

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