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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.54, 44,620.47 and 18,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.54, 44,620.47 and 18,907.18 is: 26,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.54 : 44,620.47 = 18,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.54/44,620.47 = 18,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.54x = 44,620.47 × 18,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.54x = 843,647,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,647,257.97/32,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.98

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