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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.64, 44,515.55 and 18,831.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.64, 44,515.55 and 18,831.17 is: 25,988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.64 : 44,515.55 = 18,831.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.64/44,515.55 = 18,831.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.64x = 44,515.55 × 18,831.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.64x = 838,280,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,280,048.06/32,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.63

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