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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.12, 44,481.60 and 18,807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.12, 44,481.60 and 18,807.54 is: 25,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.12 : 44,481.60 = 18,807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.12/44,481.60 = 18,807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.12x = 44,481.60 × 18,807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.12x = 836,589,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,589,471.26/32,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.73

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