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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.81, 44,226.92 and 18,622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.81, 44,226.92 and 18,622.63 is: 25,697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.81 : 44,226.92 = 18,622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.81/44,226.92 = 18,622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.81x = 44,226.92 × 18,622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.81x = 823,621,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,621,503.19/32,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.37

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