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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.74, 44,222.39 and 18,439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.74, 44,222.39 and 18,439.07 is: 25,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.74 : 44,222.39 = 18,439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.74/44,222.39 = 18,439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.74x = 44,222.39 × 18,439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.74x = 815,419,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,419,744.78/32,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,440.73

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