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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.28, 44,695.91 and 18,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.28, 44,695.91 and 18,778.96 is: 25,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.28 : 44,695.91 = 18,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.28/44,695.91 = 18,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.28x = 44,695.91 × 18,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.28x = 839,342,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,342,706.05/32,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.01

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