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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.48, 44,229.06 and 18,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.48, 44,229.06 and 18,618.84 is: 25,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.48 : 44,229.06 = 18,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.48/44,229.06 = 18,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.48x = 44,229.06 × 18,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.48x = 823,493,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,493,791.49/32,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.64

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