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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.56, 44,575.88 and 18,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.56, 44,575.88 and 18,882.96 is: 26,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.56 : 44,575.88 = 18,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.56/44,575.88 = 18,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.56x = 44,575.88 × 18,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.56x = 841,724,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,724,559.00/32,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.84

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