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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.15, 44,502.94 and 18,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.15, 44,502.94 and 18,817.74 is: 25,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.15 : 44,502.94 = 18,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.15/44,502.94 = 18,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.15x = 44,502.94 × 18,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.15x = 837,444,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,444,484.60/32,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.93

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