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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.26, 44,237.52 and 18,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.26, 44,237.52 and 18,634.14 is: 25,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.26 : 44,237.52 = 18,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.26/44,237.52 = 18,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.26x = 44,237.52 × 18,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.26x = 824,328,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,328,140.93/32,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.83

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