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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.28, 44,221.88 and 18,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.28, 44,221.88 and 18,619.24 is: 25,686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.28 : 44,221.88 = 18,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.28/44,221.88 = 18,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.28x = 44,221.88 × 18,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.28x = 823,377,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,377,796.97/32,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.18

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