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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.52, 44,504.10 and 18,828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.52, 44,504.10 and 18,828.36 is: 25,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.52 : 44,504.10 = 18,828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.52/44,504.10 = 18,828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.52x = 44,504.10 × 18,828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.52x = 837,939,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,939,216.28/32,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.80

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