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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.94, 44,238.22 and 18,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.94, 44,238.22 and 18,447.14 is: 25,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.94 : 44,238.22 = 18,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.94/44,238.22 = 18,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.94x = 44,238.22 × 18,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.94x = 816,068,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,068,637.69/32,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,458.44

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