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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.30, 44,567.35 and 18,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.30, 44,567.35 and 18,862.52 is: 26,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.30 : 44,567.35 = 18,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.30/44,567.35 = 18,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.30x = 44,567.35 × 18,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.30x = 840,652,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,652,260.73/32,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.40

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