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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.80, 44,576.84 and 18,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.80, 44,576.84 and 18,875.46 is: 26,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.80 : 44,576.84 = 18,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.80/44,576.84 = 18,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.80x = 44,576.84 × 18,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.80x = 841,408,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,408,360.35/32,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.31

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