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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.97, 44,604.09 and 18,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.97, 44,604.09 and 18,888.60 is: 26,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.97 : 44,604.09 = 18,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.97/44,604.09 = 18,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.97x = 44,604.09 × 18,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.97x = 842,508,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,508,814.37/32,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.39

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