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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.94, 44,247.94 and 18,637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.94, 44,247.94 and 18,637.02 is: 25,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.94 : 44,247.94 = 18,637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.94/44,247.94 = 18,637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.94x = 44,247.94 × 18,637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.94x = 824,649,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,649,696.15/32,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,717.31

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