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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.02, 44,809.35 and 18,858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.02, 44,809.35 and 18,858.41 is: 26,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.02 : 44,809.35 = 18,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.02/44,809.35 = 18,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.02x = 44,809.35 × 18,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.02x = 845,033,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,033,094.13/32,473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.62

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