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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.28, 44,503.11 and 18,817.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.28, 44,503.11 and 18,817.86 is: 25,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.28 : 44,503.11 = 18,817.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.28/44,503.11 = 18,817.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.28x = 44,503.11 × 18,817.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.28x = 837,453,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,453,293.54/32,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.10

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