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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.47, 44,244.93 and 18,633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.47, 44,244.93 and 18,633.07 is: 25,712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.47 : 44,244.93 = 18,633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.47/44,244.93 = 18,633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.47x = 44,244.93 × 18,633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.47x = 824,418,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,418,877.84/32,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,712.89

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