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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.21, 44,527.68 and 18,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.21, 44,527.68 and 18,822.36 is: 25,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.21 : 44,527.68 = 18,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.21/44,527.68 = 18,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.21x = 44,527.68 × 18,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.21x = 838,116,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,116,022.92/32,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.09

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