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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.76, 44,563.30 and 18,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.76, 44,563.30 and 18,868.80 is: 26,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.76 : 44,563.30 = 18,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.76/44,563.30 = 18,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.76x = 44,563.30 × 18,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.76x = 840,855,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,855,995.04/32,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.72

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