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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.64, 44,489.88 and 18,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.64, 44,489.88 and 18,822.12 is: 25,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.64 : 44,489.88 = 18,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.64/44,489.88 = 18,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.64x = 44,489.88 × 18,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.64x = 837,393,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,393,860.15/32,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.58

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