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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.35, 44,574.84 and 18,874.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.35, 44,574.84 and 18,874.01 is: 26,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.35 : 44,574.84 = 18,874.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.35/44,574.84 = 18,874.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.35x = 44,574.84 × 18,874.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.35x = 841,305,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,305,753.03/32,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.31

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