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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.02, 44,509.20 and 18,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.02, 44,509.20 and 18,824.20 is: 25,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.02 : 44,509.20 = 18,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.02/44,509.20 = 18,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.02x = 44,509.20 × 18,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.02x = 837,849,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,849,900.78/32,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.99

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