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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.12, 44,202.47 and 18,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.12, 44,202.47 and 18,609.90 is: 25,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.12 : 44,202.47 = 18,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.12/44,202.47 = 18,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.12x = 44,202.47 × 18,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.12x = 822,603,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,603,453.40/32,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.38

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