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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.28, 44,504.49 and 18,818.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.28, 44,504.49 and 18,818.86 is: 25,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.28 : 44,504.49 = 18,818.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.28/44,504.49 = 18,818.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.28x = 44,504.49 × 18,818.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.28x = 837,523,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,523,766.68/32,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,965.48

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