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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.09, 44,535.49 and 18,836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.09, 44,535.49 and 18,836.61 is: 25,992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.09 : 44,535.49 = 18,836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.09/44,535.49 = 18,836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.09x = 44,535.49 × 18,836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.09x = 838,897,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,897,656.29/32,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.11

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