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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.96, 44,456.24 and 18,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.96, 44,456.24 and 18,608.26 is: 25,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.96 : 44,456.24 = 18,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.96/44,456.24 = 18,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.96x = 44,456.24 × 18,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.96x = 827,253,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,253,050.26/32,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.58

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