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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.38, 44,561.75 and 18,859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.38, 44,561.75 and 18,859.94 is: 26,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.38 : 44,561.75 = 18,859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.38/44,561.75 = 18,859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.38x = 44,561.75 × 18,859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.38x = 840,431,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,431,781.29/32,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.87

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