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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.64, 44,580.74 and 18,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.64, 44,580.74 and 18,878.30 is: 26,048.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.64 : 44,580.74 = 18,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.64/44,580.74 = 18,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.64x = 44,580.74 × 18,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.64x = 841,608,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,608,583.94/32,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.22

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