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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.74, 44,555.04 and 18,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.74, 44,555.04 and 18,862.80 is: 26,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.74 : 44,555.04 = 18,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.74/44,555.04 = 18,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.74x = 44,555.04 × 18,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.74x = 840,432,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,432,808.51/32,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.47

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