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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,300.62, 44,570.88 and 18,862.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,300.62, 44,570.88 and 18,862.11 is: 26,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,300.62 : 44,570.88 = 18,862.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,300.62/44,570.88 = 18,862.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,300.62x = 44,570.88 × 18,862.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,300.62x = 840,700,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,700,841.36/32,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.39

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