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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.28, 44,220.50 and 18,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.28, 44,220.50 and 18,618.24 is: 25,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.28 : 44,220.50 = 18,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.28/44,220.50 = 18,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.28x = 44,220.50 × 18,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.28x = 823,307,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,307,881.92/32,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.80

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