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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.89, 44,533.49 and 18,838.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.89, 44,533.49 and 18,838.10 is: 25,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.89 : 44,533.49 = 18,838.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.89/44,533.49 = 18,838.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.89x = 44,533.49 × 18,838.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.89x = 838,926,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,926,021.11/32,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.59

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