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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.86, 44,243.94 and 18,630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.86, 44,243.94 and 18,630.22 is: 25,705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.86 : 44,243.94 = 18,630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.86/44,243.94 = 18,630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.86x = 44,243.94 × 18,630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.86x = 824,274,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,274,335.87/32,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.67

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