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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.76, 44,580.78 and 18,887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.76, 44,580.78 and 18,887.58 is: 26,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.76 : 44,580.78 = 18,887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.76/44,580.78 = 18,887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.76x = 44,580.78 × 18,887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.76x = 842,023,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,023,048.71/32,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.11

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