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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.62, 44,459.16 and 18,790.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.62, 44,459.16 and 18,790.22 is: 25,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.62 : 44,459.16 = 18,790.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.62/44,459.16 = 18,790.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.62x = 44,459.16 × 18,790.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.62x = 835,397,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,397,397.42/32,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.24

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