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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.26, 44,247.42 and 18,634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.26, 44,247.42 and 18,634.68 is: 25,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.26 : 44,247.42 = 18,634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.26/44,247.42 = 18,634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.26x = 44,247.42 × 18,634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.26x = 824,536,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,536,512.53/32,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,719.14

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