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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.28, 44,581.90 and 18,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.28, 44,581.90 and 18,881.50 is: 26,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.28 : 44,581.90 = 18,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.28/44,581.90 = 18,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.28x = 44,581.90 × 18,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.28x = 841,772,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,772,968.49/32,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.95

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