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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.88, 44,468.76 and 18,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.88, 44,468.76 and 18,794.08 is: 25,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.88 : 44,468.76 = 18,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.88/44,468.76 = 18,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.88x = 44,468.76 × 18,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.88x = 835,749,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,749,432.94/32,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.72

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