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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.22, 44,576.05 and 18,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.22, 44,576.05 and 18,874.88 is: 26,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.22 : 44,576.05 = 18,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.22/44,576.05 = 18,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.22x = 44,576.05 × 18,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.22x = 841,367,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,367,594.62/32,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.52

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