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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.97, 44,249.76 and 18,636.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.97, 44,249.76 and 18,636.57 is: 25,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.97 : 44,249.76 = 18,636.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.97/44,249.76 = 18,636.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.97x = 44,249.76 × 18,636.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.97x = 824,663,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,663,749.72/32,065.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,717.73

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