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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,201.88, 44,436.78 and 18,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,201.88, 44,436.78 and 18,775.32 is: 25,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,201.88 : 44,436.78 = 18,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,201.88/44,436.78 = 18,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,201.88x = 44,436.78 × 18,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,201.88x = 834,314,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,314,764.27/32,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.88

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