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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.48, 44,514.12 and 18,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.48, 44,514.12 and 18,832.24 is: 25,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.48 : 44,514.12 = 18,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.48/44,514.12 = 18,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.48x = 44,514.12 × 18,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.48x = 838,300,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,300,591.23/32,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,990.21

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