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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.91, 44,230.03 and 18,624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.91, 44,230.03 and 18,624.02 is: 25,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.91 : 44,230.03 = 18,624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.91/44,230.03 = 18,624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.91x = 44,230.03 × 18,624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.91x = 823,740,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,740,963.32/32,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,699.41

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