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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.21, 44,585.64 and 18,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.21, 44,585.64 and 18,864.36 is: 26,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.21 : 44,585.64 = 18,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.21/44,585.64 = 18,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.21x = 44,585.64 × 18,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.21x = 841,079,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,079,563.79/32,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.06

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