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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.49, 44,483.76 and 18,812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.49, 44,483.76 and 18,812.01 is: 25,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.49 : 44,483.76 = 18,812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.49/44,483.76 = 18,812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.49x = 44,483.76 × 18,812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.49x = 836,828,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,828,937.96/32,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.25

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