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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.98, 44,513.43 and 18,831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.98, 44,513.43 and 18,831.74 is: 25,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.98 : 44,513.43 = 18,831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.98/44,513.43 = 18,831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.98x = 44,513.43 × 18,831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.98x = 838,265,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,265,340.27/32,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.52

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