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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.94, 44,228.48 and 18,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.94, 44,228.48 and 18,623.76 is: 25,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.94 : 44,228.48 = 18,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.94/44,228.48 = 18,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.94x = 44,228.48 × 18,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.94x = 823,700,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,700,503.57/32,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.93

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