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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.84, 44,217.09 and 18,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.84, 44,217.09 and 18,610.14 is: 25,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.84 : 44,217.09 = 18,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.84/44,217.09 = 18,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.84x = 44,217.09 × 18,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.84x = 822,886,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,886,235.29/32,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.61

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