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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.16, 44,868.60 and 18,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.16, 44,868.60 and 18,901.88 is: 26,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.16 : 44,868.60 = 18,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.16/44,868.60 = 18,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.16x = 44,868.60 × 18,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.16x = 848,100,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,100,892.97/32,515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.25

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