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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.97, 44,252.52 and 18,638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.97, 44,252.52 and 18,638.57 is: 25,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.97 : 44,252.52 = 18,638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.97/44,252.52 = 18,638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.97x = 44,252.52 × 18,638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.97x = 824,803,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,803,691.70/32,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.48

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