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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.67, 44,221.24 and 18,618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.67, 44,221.24 and 18,618.49 is: 25,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.67 : 44,221.24 = 18,618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.67/44,221.24 = 18,618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.67x = 44,221.24 × 18,618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.67x = 823,332,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,332,793.28/32,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.68

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