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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.19, 44,238.62 and 18,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.19, 44,238.62 and 18,630.27 is: 25,707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.19 : 44,238.62 = 18,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.19/44,238.62 = 18,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.19x = 44,238.62 × 18,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.19x = 824,177,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,177,481.60/32,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.99

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