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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.41, 44,233.50 and 18,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.41, 44,233.50 and 18,629.13 is: 25,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.41 : 44,233.50 = 18,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.41/44,233.50 = 18,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.41x = 44,233.50 × 18,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.41x = 824,031,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,031,621.86/32,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.47

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