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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.43, 44,256.53 and 18,639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.43, 44,256.53 and 18,639.41 is: 25,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.43 : 44,256.53 = 18,639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.43/44,256.53 = 18,639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.43x = 44,256.53 × 18,639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.43x = 824,915,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,915,514.65/32,065.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.01

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