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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.62, 44,205.91 and 18,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.62, 44,205.91 and 18,612.40 is: 25,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.62 : 44,205.91 = 18,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.62/44,205.91 = 18,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.62x = 44,205.91 × 18,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.62x = 822,778,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,778,079.28/32,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.83

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