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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.79, 44,559.86 and 18,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.79, 44,559.86 and 18,863.28 is: 26,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.79 : 44,559.86 = 18,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.79/44,559.86 = 18,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.79x = 44,559.86 × 18,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.79x = 840,545,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,545,021.62/32,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.49

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