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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.33, 44,214 and 18,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.33, 44,214 and 18,612.22 is: 25,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.33 : 44,214 = 18,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.33/44,214 = 18,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.33x = 44,214 × 18,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.33x = 822,920,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,920,695.08/32,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.10

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