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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.63, 44,494.52 and 18,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.63, 44,494.52 and 18,816.10 is: 25,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.63 : 44,494.52 = 18,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.63/44,494.52 = 18,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.63x = 44,494.52 × 18,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.63x = 837,213,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,213,132.46/32,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.64

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