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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.70, 44,218.26 and 18,610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.70, 44,218.26 and 18,610.97 is: 25,678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.70 : 44,218.26 = 18,610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.70/44,218.26 = 18,610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.70x = 44,218.26 × 18,610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.70x = 822,944,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,944,820.86/32,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,678.75

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