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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,199.12, 44,437.68 and 18,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,199.12, 44,437.68 and 18,774.72 is: 25,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,199.12 : 44,437.68 = 18,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,199.12/44,437.68 = 18,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,199.12x = 44,437.68 × 18,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,199.12x = 834,304,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,304,999.45/32,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.80

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