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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.54, 44,510.34 and 18,823.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.54, 44,510.34 and 18,823.11 is: 25,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.54 : 44,510.34 = 18,823.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.54/44,510.34 = 18,823.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.54x = 44,510.34 × 18,823.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.54x = 837,823,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,823,025.96/32,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.33

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