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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.84, 44,597.88 and 18,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.84, 44,597.88 and 18,888.66 is: 26,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.84 : 44,597.88 = 18,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.84/44,597.88 = 18,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.84x = 44,597.88 × 18,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.84x = 842,394,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,394,192.04/32,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.73

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