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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.74, 44,483.28 and 18,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.74, 44,483.28 and 18,806.62 is: 25,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.74 : 44,483.28 = 18,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.74/44,483.28 = 18,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.74x = 44,483.28 × 18,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.74x = 836,580,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,580,143.31/32,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.58

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