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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.41, 44,216.92 and 18,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.41, 44,216.92 and 18,614.48 is: 25,686.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.41 : 44,216.92 = 18,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.41/44,216.92 = 18,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.41x = 44,216.92 × 18,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.41x = 823,074,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,074,775.19/32,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.24

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