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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.49, 44,575.04 and 18,874.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.49, 44,575.04 and 18,874.15 is: 26,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.49 : 44,575.04 = 18,874.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.49/44,575.04 = 18,874.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.49x = 44,575.04 × 18,874.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.49x = 841,315,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,315,673.97/32,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.50

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