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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.46, 44,514.54 and 18,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.46, 44,514.54 and 18,827.64 is: 25,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.46 : 44,514.54 = 18,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.46/44,514.54 = 18,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.46x = 44,514.54 × 18,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.46x = 838,103,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,103,733.89/32,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.90

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