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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.28, 44,453.80 and 18,781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.28, 44,453.80 and 18,781.68 is: 25,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.28 : 44,453.80 = 18,781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.28/44,453.80 = 18,781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.28x = 44,453.80 × 18,781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.28x = 834,917,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,917,046.38/32,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.44

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