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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.76, 44,505.99 and 18,820.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.76, 44,505.99 and 18,820.89 is: 25,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.76 : 44,505.99 = 18,820.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.76/44,505.99 = 18,820.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.76x = 44,505.99 × 18,820.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.76x = 837,642,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,642,342.13/32,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.40

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