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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.20, 44,220.33 and 18,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.20, 44,220.33 and 18,612.48 is: 25,680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.20 : 44,220.33 = 18,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.20/44,220.33 = 18,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.20x = 44,220.33 × 18,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.20x = 823,050,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,050,007.72/32,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.83

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