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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.56, 44,218.17 and 18,618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.56, 44,218.17 and 18,618.63 is: 25,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.56 : 44,218.17 = 18,618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.56/44,218.17 = 18,618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.56x = 44,218.17 × 18,618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.56x = 823,281,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,281,746.51/32,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.78

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