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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.72, 44,213.16 and 18,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.72, 44,213.16 and 18,614.64 is: 25,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.72 : 44,213.16 = 18,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.72/44,213.16 = 18,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.72x = 44,213.16 × 18,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.72x = 823,012,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,012,056.66/32,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.25

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