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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.09, 44,552.04 and 18,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.09, 44,552.04 and 18,848.62 is: 26,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.09 : 44,552.04 = 18,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.09/44,552.04 = 18,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.09x = 44,552.04 × 18,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.09x = 839,744,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,744,472.18/32,287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.68

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