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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.46, 44,521.44 and 18,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.46, 44,521.44 and 18,832.64 is: 25,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.46 : 44,521.44 = 18,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.46/44,521.44 = 18,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.46x = 44,521.44 × 18,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.46x = 838,456,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,456,251.80/32,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.80

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