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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.92, 44,511.66 and 18,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.92, 44,511.66 and 18,826.74 is: 25,980.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.92 : 44,511.66 = 18,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.92/44,511.66 = 18,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.92x = 44,511.66 × 18,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.92x = 838,009,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,009,449.79/32,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.83

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