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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.29, 44,870.76 and 18,906.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.29, 44,870.76 and 18,906.21 is: 26,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.29 : 44,870.76 = 18,906.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.29/44,870.76 = 18,906.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.29x = 44,870.76 × 18,906.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.29x = 848,336,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,336,011.42/32,520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.36

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