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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.84, 44,596.50 and 18,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.84, 44,596.50 and 18,887.66 is: 26,065.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.84 : 44,596.50 = 18,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.84/44,596.50 = 18,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.84x = 44,596.50 × 18,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.84x = 842,323,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,323,306.21/32,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.34

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