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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.85, 44,241.19 and 18,628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.85, 44,241.19 and 18,628.23 is: 25,702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.85 : 44,241.19 = 18,628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.85/44,241.19 = 18,628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.85x = 44,241.19 × 18,628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.85x = 824,134,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,134,933.27/32,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.93

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