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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.88, 44,549.40 and 18,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.88, 44,549.40 and 18,851.36 is: 26,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.88 : 44,549.40 = 18,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.88/44,549.40 = 18,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.88x = 44,549.40 × 18,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.88x = 839,816,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,816,777.18/32,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.28

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