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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.26, 44,565.37 and 18,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.26, 44,565.37 and 18,870.30 is: 26,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.26 : 44,565.37 = 18,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.26/44,565.37 = 18,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.26x = 44,565.37 × 18,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.26x = 840,961,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,961,901.51/32,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.79

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