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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.72, 44,216.40 and 18,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.72, 44,216.40 and 18,618.16 is: 25,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.72 : 44,216.40 = 18,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.72/44,216.40 = 18,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.72x = 44,216.40 × 18,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.72x = 823,228,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,228,009.82/32,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.97

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