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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.95, 44,231.38 and 18,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.95, 44,231.38 and 18,622.24 is: 25,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.95 : 44,231.38 = 18,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.95/44,231.38 = 18,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.95x = 44,231.38 × 18,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.95x = 823,687,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,687,216.76/32,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.12

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