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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.68, 44,246.58 and 18,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.68, 44,246.58 and 18,634.84 is: 25,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.68 : 44,246.58 = 18,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.68/44,246.58 = 18,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.68x = 44,246.58 × 18,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.68x = 824,527,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,527,938.85/32,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,715.32

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