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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.41, 44,232.12 and 18,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.41, 44,232.12 and 18,628.13 is: 25,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.41 : 44,232.12 = 18,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.41/44,232.12 = 18,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.41x = 44,232.12 × 18,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.41x = 823,961,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,961,460.38/32,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.08

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