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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.26, 44,798.97 and 18,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.26, 44,798.97 and 18,855.92 is: 26,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.26 : 44,798.97 = 18,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.26/44,798.97 = 18,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.26x = 44,798.97 × 18,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.26x = 844,725,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,725,977.11/32,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.78

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