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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.79, 44,582.59 and 18,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.79, 44,582.59 and 18,882 is: 26,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.79 : 44,582.59 = 18,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.79/44,582.59 = 18,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.79x = 44,582.59 × 18,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.79x = 841,808,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,808,369.97/32,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.64

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