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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.91, 44,231.41 and 18,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.91, 44,231.41 and 18,625.02 is: 25,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.91 : 44,231.41 = 18,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.91/44,231.41 = 18,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.91x = 44,231.41 × 18,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.91x = 823,810,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,810,895.88/32,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.79

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