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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.18, 44,459.74 and 18,792.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.18, 44,459.74 and 18,792.30 is: 25,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.18 : 44,459.74 = 18,792.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.18/44,459.74 = 18,792.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.18x = 44,459.74 × 18,792.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.18x = 835,500,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,500,772.00/32,213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.61

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