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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.68, 44,564.90 and 18,866.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.68, 44,564.90 and 18,866.99 is: 26,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.68 : 44,564.90 = 18,866.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.68/44,564.90 = 18,866.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.68x = 44,564.90 × 18,866.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.68x = 840,805,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,805,205.49/32,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.22

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