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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.74, 44,843.35 and 18,883.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.74, 44,843.35 and 18,883.57 is: 26,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.74 : 44,843.35 = 18,883.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.74/44,843.35 = 18,883.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.74x = 44,843.35 × 18,883.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.74x = 846,802,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,802,444.34/32,496.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.08

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