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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.76, 44,248.80 and 18,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.76, 44,248.80 and 18,633.12 is: 25,709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.76 : 44,248.80 = 18,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.76/44,248.80 = 18,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.76x = 44,248.80 × 18,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.76x = 824,493,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,493,200.26/32,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.37

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