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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.79, 44,525.84 and 18,834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.79, 44,525.84 and 18,834.39 is: 25,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.79 : 44,525.84 = 18,834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.79/44,525.84 = 18,834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.79x = 44,525.84 × 18,834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.79x = 838,616,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,616,941.47/32,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.87

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