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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.30, 44,571.49 and 18,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.30, 44,571.49 and 18,865.52 is: 26,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.30 : 44,571.49 = 18,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.30/44,571.49 = 18,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.30x = 44,571.49 × 18,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.30x = 840,864,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,864,336.02/32,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.55

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