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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.13, 44,262.96 and 18,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.13, 44,262.96 and 18,649.62 is: 25,738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.13 : 44,262.96 = 18,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.13/44,262.96 = 18,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.13x = 44,262.96 × 18,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.13x = 825,487,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,487,384.08/32,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.46

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