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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.20, 44,221.71 and 18,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.20, 44,221.71 and 18,613.48 is: 25,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.20 : 44,221.71 = 18,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.20/44,221.71 = 18,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.20x = 44,221.71 × 18,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.20x = 823,119,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,119,914.65/32,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.21

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