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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.03, 44,449.59 and 18,778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.03, 44,449.59 and 18,778.02 is: 25,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.03 : 44,449.59 = 18,778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.03/44,449.59 = 18,778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.03x = 44,449.59 × 18,778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.03x = 834,675,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,675,290.01/32,209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.33

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