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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.44, 44,447.52 and 18,787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.44, 44,447.52 and 18,787.36 is: 25,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.44 : 44,447.52 = 18,787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.44/44,447.52 = 18,787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.44x = 44,447.52 × 18,787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.44x = 835,051,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,051,559.35/32,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,927.29

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