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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.06, 44,225.89 and 18,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.06, 44,225.89 and 18,621.88 is: 25,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.06 : 44,225.89 = 18,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.06/44,225.89 = 18,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.06x = 44,225.89 × 18,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.06x = 823,569,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,569,059.35/32,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.34

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