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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.02, 44,514.63 and 18,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.02, 44,514.63 and 18,827.14 is: 25,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.02 : 44,514.63 = 18,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.02/44,514.63 = 18,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.02x = 44,514.63 × 18,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.02x = 838,083,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,083,171.06/32,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.03

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