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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.16, 44,492.22 and 18,811.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.16, 44,492.22 and 18,811.98 is: 25,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.16 : 44,492.22 = 18,811.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.16/44,492.22 = 18,811.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.16x = 44,492.22 × 18,811.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.16x = 836,986,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,986,752.80/32,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.00

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