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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.02, 44,577.14 and 18,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.02, 44,577.14 and 18,875.68 is: 26,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.02 : 44,577.14 = 18,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.02/44,577.14 = 18,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.02x = 44,577.14 × 18,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.02x = 841,423,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,423,765.70/32,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.61

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