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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.82, 44,738.20 and 18,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.82, 44,738.20 and 18,803.30 is: 25,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.82 : 44,738.20 = 18,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.82/44,738.20 = 18,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.82x = 44,738.20 × 18,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.82x = 841,225,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,225,796.06/32,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.29

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