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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.04, 44,855.42 and 18,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.04, 44,855.42 and 18,899.55 is: 26,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.04 : 44,855.42 = 18,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.04/44,855.42 = 18,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.04x = 44,855.42 × 18,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.04x = 847,747,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,747,158.56/32,509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.28

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