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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.18, 44,456.99 and 18,790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.18, 44,456.99 and 18,790.29 is: 25,933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.18 : 44,456.99 = 18,790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.18/44,456.99 = 18,790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.18x = 44,456.99 × 18,790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.18x = 835,359,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,359,640.68/32,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.84

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