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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.03, 44,452.35 and 18,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.03, 44,452.35 and 18,780.02 is: 25,917.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.03 : 44,452.35 = 18,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.03/44,452.35 = 18,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.03x = 44,452.35 × 18,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.03x = 834,816,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,816,022.05/32,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.09

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