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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.97, 44,605.47 and 18,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.97, 44,605.47 and 18,889.60 is: 26,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.97 : 44,605.47 = 18,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.97/44,605.47 = 18,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.97x = 44,605.47 × 18,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.97x = 842,579,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,579,486.11/32,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.77

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