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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.62, 44,214.66 and 18,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.62, 44,214.66 and 18,615.26 is: 25,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.62 : 44,214.66 = 18,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.62/44,214.66 = 18,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.62x = 44,214.66 × 18,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.62x = 823,067,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,067,391.71/32,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.44

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