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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.31, 44,582.94 and 18,878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.31, 44,582.94 and 18,878.13 is: 26,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.31 : 44,582.94 = 18,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.31/44,582.94 = 18,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.31x = 44,582.94 × 18,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.31x = 841,642,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,642,537.10/32,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.96

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