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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.65, 44,597.63 and 18,888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.65, 44,597.63 and 18,888.47 is: 26,066.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.65 : 44,597.63 = 18,888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.65/44,597.63 = 18,888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.65x = 44,597.63 × 18,888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.65x = 842,380,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,380,678.90/32,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.46

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