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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.52, 44,215.68 and 18,613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.52, 44,215.68 and 18,613.50 is: 25,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.52 : 44,215.68 = 18,613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.52/44,215.68 = 18,613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.52x = 44,215.68 × 18,613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.52x = 823,008,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,008,559.68/32,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.89

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