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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.28, 44,439.20 and 18,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.28, 44,439.20 and 18,773.18 is: 25,904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.28 : 44,439.20 = 18,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.28/44,439.20 = 18,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.28x = 44,439.20 × 18,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.28x = 834,265,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,265,100.66/32,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.61

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