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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.76, 44,507.38 and 18,821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.76, 44,507.38 and 18,821.90 is: 25,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.76 : 44,507.38 = 18,821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.76/44,507.38 = 18,821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.76x = 44,507.38 × 18,821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.76x = 837,713,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,713,455.62/32,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.80

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