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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.04, 44,513.80 and 18,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.04, 44,513.80 and 18,825.60 is: 25,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.04 : 44,513.80 = 18,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.04/44,513.80 = 18,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.04x = 44,513.80 × 18,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.04x = 837,998,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,998,993.28/32,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.77

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