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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.12, 44,514 and 18,828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.12, 44,514 and 18,828.36 is: 25,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.12 : 44,514 = 18,828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.12/44,514 = 18,828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.12x = 44,514 × 18,828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.12x = 838,125,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,125,617.04/32,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.88

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