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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.51, 44,502.89 and 18,818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.51, 44,502.89 and 18,818.64 is: 25,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.51 : 44,502.89 = 18,818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.51/44,502.89 = 18,818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.51x = 44,502.89 × 18,818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.51x = 837,483,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,483,771.78/32,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.30

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