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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.97, 44,606.85 and 18,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.97, 44,606.85 and 18,890.60 is: 26,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.97 : 44,606.85 = 18,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.97/44,606.85 = 18,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.97x = 44,606.85 × 18,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.97x = 842,650,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,650,160.61/32,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.15

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