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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.08, 44,494.74 and 18,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.08, 44,494.74 and 18,817.68 is: 25,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.08 : 44,494.74 = 18,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.08/44,494.74 = 18,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.08x = 44,494.74 × 18,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.08x = 837,287,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,287,779.00/32,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.21

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