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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.64, 44,491.26 and 18,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.64, 44,491.26 and 18,823.12 is: 25,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.64 : 44,491.26 = 18,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.64/44,491.26 = 18,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.64x = 44,491.26 × 18,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.64x = 837,464,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,464,325.93/32,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.96

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