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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.26, 44,503.92 and 18,819.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.26, 44,503.92 and 18,819.39 is: 25,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.26 : 44,503.92 = 18,819.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.26/44,503.92 = 18,819.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.26x = 44,503.92 × 18,819.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.26x = 837,536,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,536,627.01/32,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.33

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