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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.49, 44,577.79 and 18,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.49, 44,577.79 and 18,876.15 is: 26,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.49 : 44,577.79 = 18,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.49/44,577.79 = 18,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.49x = 44,577.79 × 18,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.49x = 841,457,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,457,003.52/32,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.26

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