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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.27, 44,566.74 and 18,867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.27, 44,566.74 and 18,867.87 is: 26,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.27 : 44,566.74 = 18,867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.27/44,566.74 = 18,867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.27x = 44,566.74 × 18,867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.27x = 840,879,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,879,456.64/32,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.65

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