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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.03, 44,485.47 and 18,804.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.03, 44,485.47 and 18,804.15 is: 25,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.03 : 44,485.47 = 18,804.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.03/44,485.47 = 18,804.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.03x = 44,485.47 × 18,804.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.03x = 836,511,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,511,450.70/32,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.39

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