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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.08, 44,579.93 and 18,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.08, 44,579.93 and 18,877.74 is: 26,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.08 : 44,579.93 = 18,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.08/44,579.93 = 18,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.08x = 44,579.93 × 18,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.08x = 841,568,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,568,172.38/32,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.42

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