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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.53, 44,527.26 and 18,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.53, 44,527.26 and 18,838.11 is: 25,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.53 : 44,527.26 = 18,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.53/44,527.26 = 18,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.53x = 44,527.26 × 18,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.53x = 838,809,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,809,421.88/32,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.69

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