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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.76, 44,561.92 and 18,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.76, 44,561.92 and 18,867.80 is: 26,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.76 : 44,561.92 = 18,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.76/44,561.92 = 18,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.76x = 44,561.92 × 18,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.76x = 840,785,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,785,394.18/32,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.34

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