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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.56, 44,503.50 and 18,818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.56, 44,503.50 and 18,818.15 is: 25,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.56 : 44,503.50 = 18,818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.56/44,503.50 = 18,818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.56x = 44,503.50 × 18,818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.56x = 837,473,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,473,316.01/32,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.49

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