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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.28, 44,437.82 and 18,772.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.28, 44,437.82 and 18,772.18 is: 25,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.28 : 44,437.82 = 18,772.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.28/44,437.82 = 18,772.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.28x = 44,437.82 × 18,772.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.28x = 834,194,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,194,755.85/32,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.23

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