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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.03, 44,209.86 and 18,605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.03, 44,209.86 and 18,605.33 is: 25,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.03 : 44,209.86 = 18,605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.03/44,209.86 = 18,605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.03x = 44,209.86 × 18,605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.03x = 822,539,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,539,226.85/32,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.43

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