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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.20, 44,223.09 and 18,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.20, 44,223.09 and 18,614.48 is: 25,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.20 : 44,223.09 = 18,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.20/44,223.09 = 18,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.20x = 44,223.09 × 18,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.20x = 823,189,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,189,824.34/32,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.59

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