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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.29, 44,525.15 and 18,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.29, 44,525.15 and 18,833.89 is: 25,986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.29 : 44,525.15 = 18,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.29/44,525.15 = 18,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.29x = 44,525.15 × 18,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.29x = 838,581,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,581,683.16/32,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.18

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