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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.53, 44,514.50 and 18,826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.53, 44,514.50 and 18,826.11 is: 25,975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.53 : 44,514.50 = 18,826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.53/44,514.50 = 18,826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.53x = 44,514.50 × 18,826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.53x = 838,034,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,034,779.46/32,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.49

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