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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.62, 44,456.40 and 18,788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.62, 44,456.40 and 18,788.22 is: 25,929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.62 : 44,456.40 = 18,788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.62/44,456.40 = 18,788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.62x = 44,456.40 × 18,788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.62x = 835,256,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,256,623.61/32,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.48

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