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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.78, 44,224.30 and 18,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.78, 44,224.30 and 18,625.89 is: 25,703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.78 : 44,224.30 = 18,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.78/44,224.30 = 18,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.78x = 44,224.30 × 18,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.78x = 823,716,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,716,947.13/32,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.58

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