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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.26, 44,248.80 and 18,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.26, 44,248.80 and 18,635.68 is: 25,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.26 : 44,248.80 = 18,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.26/44,248.80 = 18,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.26x = 44,248.80 × 18,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.26x = 824,606,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,606,477.18/32,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.52

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