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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.08, 44,226.72 and 18,621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.08, 44,226.72 and 18,621.36 is: 25,696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.08 : 44,226.72 = 18,621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.08/44,226.72 = 18,621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.08x = 44,226.72 × 18,621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.08x = 823,561,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,561,674.74/32,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.09

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