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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.48, 44,606.62 and 18,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.48, 44,606.62 and 18,897.14 is: 26,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.48 : 44,606.62 = 18,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.48/44,606.62 = 18,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.48x = 44,606.62 × 18,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.48x = 842,937,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,937,258.27/32,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.14

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