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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.52, 44,506.86 and 18,830.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.52, 44,506.86 and 18,830.36 is: 25,986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.52 : 44,506.86 = 18,830.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.52/44,506.86 = 18,830.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.52x = 44,506.86 × 18,830.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.52x = 838,080,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,080,196.27/32,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.56

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