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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.74, 44,221.01 and 18,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.74, 44,221.01 and 18,438.07 is: 25,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.74 : 44,221.01 = 18,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.74/44,221.01 = 18,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.74x = 44,221.01 × 18,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.74x = 815,350,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,350,077.85/32,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,439.35

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