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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.89, 44,578.33 and 18,876.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.89, 44,578.33 and 18,876.54 is: 26,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.89 : 44,578.33 = 18,876.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.89/44,578.33 = 18,876.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.89x = 44,578.33 × 18,876.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.89x = 841,484,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,484,855.54/32,307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.80

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