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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.02, 44,513.25 and 18,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.02, 44,513.25 and 18,826.14 is: 25,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.02 : 44,513.25 = 18,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.02/44,513.25 = 18,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.02x = 44,513.25 × 18,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.02x = 838,012,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,012,676.36/32,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.65

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