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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.22, 44,530.44 and 18,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.22, 44,530.44 and 18,824.36 is: 25,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.22 : 44,530.44 = 18,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.22/44,530.44 = 18,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.22x = 44,530.44 × 18,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.22x = 838,257,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,257,033.52/32,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.84

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