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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.51, 44,504.27 and 18,819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.51, 44,504.27 and 18,819.64 is: 25,972.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.51 : 44,504.27 = 18,819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.51/44,504.27 = 18,819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.51x = 44,504.27 × 18,819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.51x = 837,554,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,554,339.86/32,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.68

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