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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.14, 44,509.59 and 18,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.14, 44,509.59 and 18,825.78 is: 25,978.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.14 : 44,509.59 = 18,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.14/44,509.59 = 18,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.14x = 44,509.59 × 18,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.14x = 837,927,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,927,749.23/32,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.92

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