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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.09, 44,534.12 and 18,835.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.09, 44,534.12 and 18,835.61 is: 25,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.09 : 44,534.12 = 18,835.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.09/44,534.12 = 18,835.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.09x = 44,534.12 × 18,835.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.09x = 838,826,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,826,999.16/32,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,990.73

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