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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.08, 44,805.92 and 18,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.08, 44,805.92 and 18,850 is: 26,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.08 : 44,805.92 = 18,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.08/44,805.92 = 18,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.08x = 44,805.92 × 18,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.08x = 844,591,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,591,592/32,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.19

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