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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.54, 44,566.62 and 18,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.54, 44,566.62 and 18,687.92 is: 25,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.54 : 44,566.62 = 18,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.54/44,566.62 = 18,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.54x = 44,566.62 × 18,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.54x = 832,857,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,857,429.23/32,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.02

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