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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.33, 44,212.62 and 18,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.33, 44,212.62 and 18,611.22 is: 25,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.33 : 44,212.62 = 18,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.33/44,212.62 = 18,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.33x = 44,212.62 × 18,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.33x = 822,850,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,850,797.60/32,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.72

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