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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.02, 44,807.97 and 18,857.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.02, 44,807.97 and 18,857.41 is: 26,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.02 : 44,807.97 = 18,857.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.02/44,807.97 = 18,857.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.02x = 44,807.97 × 18,857.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.02x = 844,962,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,962,163.90/32,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.24

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