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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.54, 44,531.04 and 18,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.54, 44,531.04 and 18,838.11 is: 25,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.54 : 44,531.04 = 18,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.54/44,531.04 = 18,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.54x = 44,531.04 × 18,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.54x = 838,880,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,880,629.93/32,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.02

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