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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,303.07, 44,581.74 and 18,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,303.07, 44,581.74 and 18,878.84 is: 26,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,303.07 : 44,581.74 = 18,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,303.07/44,581.74 = 18,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,303.07x = 44,581.74 × 18,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,303.07x = 841,651,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,651,516.05/32,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.85

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