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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.46, 44,231.71 and 18,620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.46, 44,231.71 and 18,620.73 is: 25,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.46 : 44,231.71 = 18,620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.46/44,231.71 = 18,620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.46x = 44,231.71 × 18,620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.46x = 823,626,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,626,729.35/32,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,692.20

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