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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.12, 44,241.78 and 18,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.12, 44,241.78 and 18,638.84 is: 25,721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.12 : 44,241.78 = 18,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.12/44,241.78 = 18,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.12x = 44,241.78 × 18,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.12x = 824,615,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,615,458.74/32,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.71

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