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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.68, 44,440.92 and 18,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.68, 44,440.92 and 18,776.88 is: 25,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.68 : 44,440.92 = 18,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.68/44,440.92 = 18,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.68x = 44,440.92 × 18,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.68x = 834,461,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,461,821.93/32,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.59

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