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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.68, 44,250.24 and 18,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.68, 44,250.24 and 18,644.64 is: 25,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.68 : 44,250.24 = 18,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.68/44,250.24 = 18,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.68x = 44,250.24 × 18,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.68x = 825,029,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,029,794.71/32,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.37

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