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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.06, 44,501.43 and 18,816.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.06, 44,501.43 and 18,816.65 is: 25,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.06 : 44,501.43 = 18,816.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.06/44,501.43 = 18,816.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.06x = 44,501.43 × 18,816.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.06x = 837,367,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,367,610.30/32,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.42

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