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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.54, 44,238.36 and 18,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.54, 44,238.36 and 18,440.14 is: 25,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.54 : 44,238.36 = 18,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.54/44,238.36 = 18,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.54x = 44,238.36 × 18,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.54x = 815,761,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,761,551.77/32,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.35

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