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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.04, 44,524.80 and 18,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.04, 44,524.80 and 18,833.64 is: 25,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.04 : 44,524.80 = 18,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.04/44,524.80 = 18,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.04x = 44,524.80 × 18,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.04x = 838,564,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,564,054.27/32,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.84

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