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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.16, 44,578.62 and 18,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.16, 44,578.62 and 18,872.70 is: 26,039.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.16 : 44,578.62 = 18,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.16/44,578.62 = 18,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.16x = 44,578.62 × 18,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.16x = 841,318,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,318,921.67/32,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.64

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