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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.46, 44,597.36 and 18,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.46, 44,597.36 and 18,888.28 is: 26,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.46 : 44,597.36 = 18,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.46/44,597.36 = 18,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.46x = 44,597.36 × 18,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.46x = 842,367,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,367,358.67/32,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.20

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