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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.44, 44,226.41 and 18,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.44, 44,226.41 and 18,622.26 is: 25,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.44 : 44,226.41 = 18,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.44/44,226.41 = 18,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.44x = 44,226.41 × 18,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.44x = 823,595,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,595,612.78/32,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.86

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