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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.94, 44,217.23 and 18,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.94, 44,217.23 and 18,610.22 is: 25,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.94 : 44,217.23 = 18,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.94/44,217.23 = 18,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.94x = 44,217.23 × 18,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.94x = 822,892,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,892,395.58/32,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.72

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