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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.92, 44,235.36 and 18,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.92, 44,235.36 and 18,627.36 is: 25,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.92 : 44,235.36 = 18,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.92/44,235.36 = 18,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.92x = 44,235.36 × 18,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.92x = 823,987,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,987,975.45/32,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.31

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