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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.51, 44,581.82 and 18,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.51, 44,581.82 and 18,888.33 is: 26,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.51 : 44,581.82 = 18,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.51/44,581.82 = 18,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.51x = 44,581.82 × 18,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.51x = 842,076,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,076,033.72/32,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.15

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