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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.98, 44,599.94 and 18,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.98, 44,599.94 and 18,885.60 is: 26,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.98 : 44,599.94 = 18,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.98/44,599.94 = 18,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.98x = 44,599.94 × 18,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.98x = 842,296,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,296,674.08/32,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.24

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