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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.01, 44,565.36 and 18,862.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.01, 44,565.36 and 18,862.57 is: 26,024.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.01 : 44,565.36 = 18,862.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.01/44,565.36 = 18,862.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.01x = 44,565.36 × 18,862.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.01x = 840,617,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,617,222.58/32,301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.49

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