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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.53, 44,450.28 and 18,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.53, 44,450.28 and 18,778.52 is: 25,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.53 : 44,450.28 = 18,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.53/44,450.28 = 18,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.53x = 44,450.28 × 18,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.53x = 834,710,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,710,249.73/32,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.01

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