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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.96, 44,231.02 and 18,620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.96, 44,231.02 and 18,620.23 is: 25,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.96 : 44,231.02 = 18,620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.96/44,231.02 = 18,620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.96x = 44,231.02 × 18,620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.96x = 823,591,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,591,765.53/32,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.51

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