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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.54, 44,511.72 and 18,824.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.54, 44,511.72 and 18,824.11 is: 25,972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.54 : 44,511.72 = 18,824.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.54/44,511.72 = 18,824.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.54x = 44,511.72 × 18,824.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.54x = 837,893,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,893,513.57/32,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.71

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