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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.76, 44,245.35 and 18,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.76, 44,245.35 and 18,633.18 is: 25,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.76 : 44,245.35 = 18,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.76/44,245.35 = 18,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.76x = 44,245.35 × 18,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.76x = 824,431,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,431,570.71/32,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,717.07

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