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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.26, 44,241.66 and 18,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.26, 44,241.66 and 18,637.11 is: 25,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.26 : 44,241.66 = 18,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.26/44,241.66 = 18,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.26x = 44,241.66 × 18,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.26x = 824,536,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,536,684.00/32,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.92

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