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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.62, 44,204.54 and 18,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.62, 44,204.54 and 18,611.40 is: 25,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.62 : 44,204.54 = 18,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.62/44,204.54 = 18,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.62x = 44,204.54 × 18,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.62x = 822,708,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,708,282.70/32,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.45

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