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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.48, 44,251.80 and 18,638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.48, 44,251.80 and 18,638.08 is: 25,719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.48 : 44,251.80 = 18,638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.48/44,251.80 = 18,638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.48x = 44,251.80 × 18,638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.48x = 824,768,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,768,588.54/32,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,719.78

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