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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.78, 44,222.92 and 18,624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.78, 44,222.92 and 18,624.89 is: 25,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.78 : 44,222.92 = 18,624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.78/44,222.92 = 18,624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.78x = 44,222.92 × 18,624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.78x = 823,647,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,647,020.48/32,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.20

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