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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.74, 44,844.72 and 18,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.74, 44,844.72 and 18,884.57 is: 26,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.74 : 44,844.72 = 18,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.74/44,844.72 = 18,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.74x = 44,844.72 × 18,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.74x = 846,873,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,873,253.97/32,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.45

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