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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.99, 44,558.13 and 18,865.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.99, 44,558.13 and 18,865.05 is: 26,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.99 : 44,558.13 = 18,865.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.99/44,558.13 = 18,865.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.99x = 44,558.13 × 18,865.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.99x = 840,591,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,591,350.36/32,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.57

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