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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.66, 44,233.65 and 18,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.66, 44,233.65 and 18,627.48 is: 25,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.66 : 44,233.65 = 18,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.66/44,233.65 = 18,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.66x = 44,233.65 × 18,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.66x = 823,961,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,961,430.70/32,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.09

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