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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.03, 44,608.75 and 18,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.03, 44,608.75 and 18,898.68 is: 26,076.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.03 : 44,608.75 = 18,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.03/44,608.75 = 18,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.03x = 44,608.75 × 18,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.03x = 843,046,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,046,682.36/32,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.27

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