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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.96, 44,229.65 and 18,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.96, 44,229.65 and 18,619.23 is: 25,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.96 : 44,229.65 = 18,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.96/44,229.65 = 18,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.96x = 44,229.65 × 18,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.96x = 823,521,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,521,933.07/32,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,690.13

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