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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.10, 44,577.26 and 18,875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.10, 44,577.26 and 18,875.75 is: 26,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.10 : 44,577.26 = 18,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.10/44,577.26 = 18,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.10x = 44,577.26 × 18,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.10x = 841,429,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,429,215.45/32,307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.72

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