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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.92, 44,245.22 and 18,637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.92, 44,245.22 and 18,637.62 is: 25,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.92 : 44,245.22 = 18,637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.92/44,245.22 = 18,637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.92x = 44,245.22 × 18,637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.92x = 824,625,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,625,597.18/32,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.17

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