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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.05, 44,513.39 and 18,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.05, 44,513.39 and 18,829.64 is: 25,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.05 : 44,513.39 = 18,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.05/44,513.39 = 18,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.05x = 44,513.39 × 18,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.05x = 838,170,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,170,792.16/32,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.53

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