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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.26, 44,244.42 and 18,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.26, 44,244.42 and 18,639.14 is: 25,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.26 : 44,244.42 = 18,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.26/44,244.42 = 18,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.26x = 44,244.42 × 18,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.26x = 824,677,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,677,938.60/32,070.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.73

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