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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.74, 44,559.18 and 18,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.74, 44,559.18 and 18,865.80 is: 26,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.74 : 44,559.18 = 18,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.74/44,559.18 = 18,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.74x = 44,559.18 × 18,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.74x = 840,644,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,644,578.04/32,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.61

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