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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.95, 44,235.51 and 18,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.95, 44,235.51 and 18,625.23 is: 25,708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.95 : 44,235.51 = 18,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.95/44,235.51 = 18,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.95x = 44,235.51 × 18,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.95x = 823,896,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,896,547.92/32,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.24

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