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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.38, 44,497.86 and 18,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.38, 44,497.86 and 18,819.44 is: 25,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.38 : 44,497.86 = 18,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.38/44,497.86 = 18,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.38x = 44,497.86 × 18,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.38x = 837,424,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,424,806.40/32,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.19

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