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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.76, 44,448.83 and 18,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.76, 44,448.83 and 18,788.10 is: 25,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.76 : 44,448.83 = 18,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.76/44,448.83 = 18,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.76x = 44,448.83 × 18,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.76x = 835,108,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,108,968.98/32,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.55

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