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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.41, 44,232.10 and 18,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.41, 44,232.10 and 18,625.52 is: 25,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.41 : 44,232.10 = 18,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.41/44,232.10 = 18,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.41x = 44,232.10 × 18,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.41x = 823,845,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,845,863.19/32,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.48

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