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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.04, 44,475.82 and 18,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.04, 44,475.82 and 18,797.16 is: 25,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.04 : 44,475.82 = 18,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.04/44,475.82 = 18,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.04x = 44,475.82 × 18,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.04x = 836,019,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,019,104.67/32,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.74

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