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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.49, 44,479.62 and 18,809.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.49, 44,479.62 and 18,809.01 is: 25,954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.49 : 44,479.62 = 18,809.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.49/44,479.62 = 18,809.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.49x = 44,479.62 × 18,809.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.49x = 836,617,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,617,617.38/32,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.11

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