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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.90, 44,502.59 and 18,817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.90, 44,502.59 and 18,817.49 is: 25,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.90 : 44,502.59 = 18,817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.90/44,502.59 = 18,817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.90x = 44,502.59 × 18,817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.90x = 837,426,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,426,866.83/32,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.58

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