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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,495.87, 44,836.61 and 18,875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,495.87, 44,836.61 and 18,875.82 is: 26,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,495.87 : 44,836.61 = 18,875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,495.87/44,836.61 = 18,875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,495.87x = 44,836.61 × 18,875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,495.87x = 846,327,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,327,949.74/32,495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.17

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