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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,048.17, 44,223.31 and 18,619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,048.17, 44,223.31 and 18,619.99 is: 25,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,048.17 : 44,223.31 = 18,619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,048.17/44,223.31 = 18,619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,048.17x = 44,223.31 × 18,619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,048.17x = 823,437,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,437,589.97/32,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,693.75

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