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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.12, 44,477.46 and 18,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.12, 44,477.46 and 18,804.54 is: 25,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.12 : 44,477.46 = 18,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.12/44,477.46 = 18,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.12x = 44,477.46 × 18,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.12x = 836,378,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,378,175.67/32,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,948.59

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