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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.26, 44,238.90 and 18,626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.26, 44,238.90 and 18,626.58 is: 25,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.26 : 44,238.90 = 18,626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.26/44,238.90 = 18,626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.26x = 44,238.90 × 18,626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.26x = 824,019,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,019,409.96/32,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.60

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