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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.61, 44,464.13 and 18,789.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.61, 44,464.13 and 18,789.35 is: 25,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.61 : 44,464.13 = 18,789.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.61/44,464.13 = 18,789.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.61x = 44,464.13 × 18,789.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.61x = 835,451,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,451,784.75/32,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,923.48

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