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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.50, 44,846.27 and 18,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.50, 44,846.27 and 18,892.28 is: 26,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.50 : 44,846.27 = 18,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.50/44,846.27 = 18,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.50x = 44,846.27 × 18,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.50x = 847,248,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,248,289.80/32,506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.97

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