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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.52, 44,513.94 and 18,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.52, 44,513.94 and 18,826.64 is: 25,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.52 : 44,513.94 = 18,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.52/44,513.94 = 18,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.52x = 44,513.94 × 18,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.52x = 838,047,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,047,923.36/32,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.34

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