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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,308.34, 44,577.07 and 18,871.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,308.34, 44,577.07 and 18,871.95 is: 26,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,308.34 : 44,577.07 = 18,871.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,308.34/44,577.07 = 18,871.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,308.34x = 44,577.07 × 18,871.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,308.34x = 841,256,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,256,356.17/32,308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.37

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