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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,203.28, 44,436.44 and 18,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,203.28, 44,436.44 and 18,771.18 is: 25,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,203.28 : 44,436.44 = 18,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,203.28/44,436.44 = 18,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,203.28x = 44,436.44 × 18,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,203.28x = 834,124,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,124,413.80/32,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.85

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