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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.67, 44,225.38 and 18,621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.67, 44,225.38 and 18,621.49 is: 25,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.67 : 44,225.38 = 18,621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.67/44,225.38 = 18,621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.67x = 44,225.38 × 18,621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.67x = 823,542,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,542,471.42/32,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,695.82

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